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MLB hot take: 5 disappointing players on contending teams

By Sam Aucoin

Sep 5, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 28: Robbie Grossman #4 of the Texas Rangers bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 28, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – MAY 28: Robbie Grossman #4 of the Texas Rangers bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 28, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

MLB disappointment 4. Robbie Grossman, Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers are another team that has gotten off to a surprisingly great start this year. Their team on paper got a lot better during this past offseason, but a lot of people, including myself, questioned how well Texas would compete in a very competitive American League West. Now in June, they are 5.0 games up on Houston and hitting the cover off the baseball.

One of those offseason acquisitions was outfielder Robbie Grossman, who was picked up by the Rangers for his power. Texas wanted to add some power to their lineup and Grossman seemed like a good option. Unfortunately, this move hasn’t worked out for both sides. Grossman’s power numbers are not where the team thought they would be as he has hit seven home runs with a .371 slugging percentage.

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