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Cal Raleigh, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among most disappointing MLB players of 2026

CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Cal Raleigh, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among most disappointing MLB players of 2026
Summary

As the 2026 MLB season approaches September, several players have significantly underperformed. Notable among them is Cal Raleigh, who, despite a strong 2025 season, is hitting just.167 this year. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has struggled with power, connecting for only seven home runs over 117 games. Kyle Tucker of the Dodgers and Paul Skenes from the Pirates are also listed due to declines in production and performance compared to their prior seasons. Other players cited include Jazz Chisholm Jr., Freddy Peralta, and Edwin Díaz, all of whom have faced challenges impacting their effectiveness.

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  • •Cal Raleigh is hitting.167 in 2026, down from 60 home runs last season.
  • •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has only seven home runs and a.356 slugging percentage.
  • •Kyle Tucker's OPS has dropped significantly compared to last year.
  • •Paul Skenes has a 3.95 ERA, well above his past performances.
  • •Jazz Chisholm Jr. is having the worst offensive season of his career.
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  • 12:40 PMCBS MLB — The most disappointing MLB players of 2026: Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and more
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Some have been affected by injury, but these players have been huge letdowns for their teams this season

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