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Baseball's biggest disappointments in 2026 include Juan Soto and Paul Skenes

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Baseball's biggest disappointments in 2026 include Juan Soto and Paul Skenes

Summary

As the 2026 MLB season approaches its final month, several notable players have underperformed significantly. Freddy Peralta, once a two-time All-Star, struggles with a 7.17 ERA after being traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Kyle Tucker has a disappointing average of.230 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit only seven home runs for the Toronto Blue Jays after signing a massive contract. Eugenio Suarez’s return to the Cincinnati Reds has been unremarkable, as he also fails to meet expectations. Rafael Devers has yet to recapture his form with the San Francisco Giants, raising concerns among fans and analysts alike.

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•Freddy Peralta has a 7.17 ERA after being traded to the Rays.
•Kyle Tucker is batting.230 with 11 homers in his first season with the Dodgers.
•Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has only seven home runs in 2026 despite a lucrative contract.
•Eugenio Suarez is hitting just over.200 in his return to the Reds.
•Rafael Devers continues to struggle for the Giants after a mid-season trade.

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