Slow Starts & Cold Bats: MLB’s All-Bust Team for April

Pitcher: Michael Soroka, Chicago White Sox

Michael Soroka has made seven starts so far in 2024 and carries an 0-3 record with a 6.48 ERA. He has more walks (19) than strikeouts (16) and gives up over a hit per inning. Not a great combination.

First Base: Ryan Noda, Oakland Athletics

Ryan Noda is off to an even worse start than his teammate. The first baseman has 11 hits in 83 at-bats with just four extra-base hits.

Second Base: Gleyber Torres, New York Yankees

The Yankees had high hopes for Gleyber Torres who is entering his walk year. He hit well in 2023, but has yet to homer and is batting .222 with six RBI and four extra-base hits.

Shortstop: Javier Baez, Detroit Tigers

This is not just a slow start for Javier Baez, it's a career trend. Baez signed a big deal with Detroit before the 2023 season and it has not paid off. Baez is hitting .191 with just one home run.

Third Base: Alex Bregman, Houston Astros

The two-time all-star is off to the worst start of his career and the Astros are in the basement of the AL West. Alex Bregman is hitting just .208 with one home run. Both him and the Astros may need a few bangs before this season ends up in the trash can.

Right Field: Nick Castellanos, Philadelphia Phillies

Nick Castellanos, the Phillies right fielder is struggling to start 2024 as his slugging percentage (.254) and batting average (.184) are towards the bottom of the position.

Center Field: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

Aaron Judge is hitting .200 and has struck out 39 times so far, but the Yankees are in a tie for first place. Judge has six home runs, but does not look right at the plate. He missed time in spring training with an abdominal injury, could that still be bothering him?

Judge’s AL MVP Odds are +1600

Left Field: Randy Arozarena, Tampa Bay Rays

Randy Arozarena used to have great bat speed, allowing him to be a very good hitter. That speed disappeared as he bulked up, leading to him struggle at the plate. He’s hitting .139 with 37 strikeouts.

Designated Hitter: Mitch Garver, Seattle Mariners

Mitch Garver is coming off a season where he hit .270 and helped the Texas Rangers win a title. This season in Seattle, he is hitting .143 with a .298 slugging percentage.

Pitcher: Michael Soroka, Chicago White Sox

Michael Soroka has made seven starts so far in 2024 and carries an 0-3 record with a 6.48 ERA. He has more walks (19) than strikeouts (16) and gives up over a hit per inning. Not a great combination.