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Christian McLain's Offense Crisis | MLB News
Christian McLain’s defense is elite, but his offense is in freefall—batting run value at -16, and his average plummeting to .185. Manager Terry Francona insists patience is key, arguing that sending him down or cutting him isn’t the answer when you don’t have a clear upgrade. McLain’s shoulder surgery and age (27) may be factors, but he still has pop—15 homers in two years. The problem? He’s striking out too much and hasn’t been consistent against fastballs. Meanwhile, Juan Brito, a cheap acquisition from Cleveland, is flashing solid production (.360+), though his sample is small. With…
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