Fans are frustrated with Kyle Manzardo, the Cleveland Guardians’ first baseman, who has struggled in 2026 after a promising 2025 season. Posting a wRC+ of only 90 and 11 home runs, questions arise about whether he has been figured out or is simply experiencing typical growing pains. Despite fluctuations in performance, his underlying metrics show stable or improving approach data and suggest a lack of precision rather than a loss of ability. If he can regain that precision, there’s hope for a turnaround.
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