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5 MLB Offseason Acquisitions Struggling on New Teams in 2025

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Devin Williams – RP, New York Yankees
2025 Stats: 0-2, 9.0 IP, 10.00 ERA, 3.73 FIP, 2.11 WHIP, 0.1 fWAR

The New York Yankees’ new bullpen ace has been anything but. After dominating with the Milwaukee Brewers, Devin Williams has been shelled in New York, allowing 10 earned runs in just nine innings and posting a 2.11 WHIP. Manager Aaron Boone has already removed him from the closer role, and the spotlight isn’t getting any dimmer in the Bronx.

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Cody Bellinger – OF, New York Yankees
2025 Stats: 26 G, .194/.262/.312, .574 OPS, 62 wRC+, -0.2 fWAR

Once an MVP and still a household name, Cody Bellinger's inconsistency continues to haunt him with the New York Yankees. After a strong showing in 2023, he’s sputtering in his first season in pinstripes. He's the only Yankee with 10+ games and an OPS under .600, while his 28.8% pull rate is significantly below his 42.6% career average, signaling a lack of authority at the plate. It’s an underwhelming return for a player expected to spark the Yankees’ lineup.

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Willy Adames – SS, San Francisco Giants
2025 Stats: 29 G, .202/.279/.263, .542 OPS, 58 wRC+, -0.6 fWAR

Willy Adames was brought in to anchor the San Francisco Giants infield and provide pop, but the former 30+ HR shortstop is off to a rough beginning. His power has vanished and his defense is equally concerning—ranking last among qualified shortstops in both defensive runs saved (-7) and outs above average (-5). Through one month, he’s been a liability on both sides of the ball.

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Anthony Santander – OF, Toronto Blue Jays
2025 Stats: 27 G, .179/.261/.302, .563 OPS, 65 wRC+, -0.4 fWAR

Anthony Santander’s bat was supposed to be a major boost to the Toronto Blue Jays’ offense, but the power he was paid for has yet to show up. With just seven extra-base hits, the slugging simply isn’t there. A traditionally low-average hitter, Santander’s offensive value hinges on driving the ball—and right now, he isn’t.

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Christian Walker – 1B, Houston Astros
2025 Stats: 27 G, .192/.273/.354, .627 OPS, 83 wRC+, -0.1 fWAR

Christian Walker left the Arizona Diamondbacks for a big deal with the Houston Astros, but he’s struggled to settle in. His strikeout rate (32.1%) is the worst since 2018, and his walk rate (7.5%) has dipped as well. Although it's still early, the Astros expected a more immediate return from their marquee first-base signing.
Devin Williams – RP, New York Yankees
2025 Stats: 0-2, 9.0 IP, 10.00 ERA, 3.73 FIP, 2.11 WHIP, 0.1 fWAR

The New York Yankees’ new bullpen ace has been anything but. After dominating with the Milwaukee Brewers, Devin Williams has been shelled in New York, allowing 10 earned runs in just nine innings and posting a 2.11 WHIP. Manager Aaron Boone has already removed him from the closer role, and the spotlight isn’t getting any dimmer in the Bronx.

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Cody Bellinger – OF, New York Yankees
2025 Stats: 26 G, .194/.262/.312, .574 OPS, 62 wRC+, -0.2 fWAR

Once an MVP and still a household name, Cody Bellinger's inconsistency continues to haunt him with the New York Yankees. After a strong showing in 2023, he’s sputtering in his first season in pinstripes. He's the only Yankee with 10+ games and an OPS under .600, while his 28.8% pull rate is significantly below his 42.6% career average, signaling a lack of authority at the plate. It’s an underwhelming return for a player expected to spark the Yankees’ lineup.

Thanks to Just Baseball for the stats, analysis and insights for this slideshow article.

5 MLB Offseason Acquisitions Struggling on New Teams in 2025

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