Tommy Kahnle has struggled significantly following a strong start to the season. Manager A.J. Hinch expressed concern over Kahnle's performance, stating that he needs to earn his chances in competitive situations instead of practicing in low-pressure scenarios. Kahnle's impressive beginning to the year saw a 1.77 ERA, but his recent outings have plummeted to a 16.36 ERA over the last month, with noticeable deterioration in his strikeouts and increasing home runs allowed, raising concerns about his readiness for crucial game moments.
"He doesn't get to pitch for free. The situation is going to dictate whether the innings are there for him. We try to get him in as low-leverage or low-pressure situations as possible so he can work on things... But we've got to compete on the field. This is not practice."
Kahnle started off the year strong, with a 1.77 ERA and eight saves, but has struggled in recent outings, leading to an ERA of 16.36 over the last month.
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