Cleveland Guardians' Kyle Manzardo struggles with runners in scoring position

Kyle Manzardo, the Guardians' first baseman, has posted a concerning 74 wRC+ with runners in scoring position throughout his career. In games where bases are empty, he shows a much stronger performance with a 119 wRC+. Manzardo's struggles appear to escalate when he faces pressure, as indicated by an increased chase rate. While he has shown potential as a middle-of-the-order hitter, improvements are necessary ahead of the future roster decisions.

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