Patience or Panic on All 30 MLB Teams' Most Notable Early 2024 Slumps. Small sample size magnifies struggles. Dive into each team's slump with ruling on panic or patience based on advanced metrics, past track record, and recent performance.
American League East: Orioles-CF Cedric Mullins-Patience, Red Sox-IF/OF Ceddanne Rafaela-Panic, Yankees-2B Gleyber Torres-Patience, Rays-OF Randy Arozarena-Panic, Blue Jays-SS Bo Bichette-Patience.
American League Central: White Sox-SP Mike Soroka-Panic, Guardians-C Bo Naylor-Panic, Tigers-2B Colt Keith-Panic, Royals-OF Hunter Renfroe-Patience, Twins-SP Chris Paddack-Panic.
American League West: Astros-3B Alex Bregman-Patience, Angels-IF Brandon Drury-Patience, Athletics-2B Zack Gelof-Patience, Mariners-DH Mitch Garver-Panic, Rangers-SS Corey Seager-Patience.
National League East: Braves-OF Ronald Acuña Jr.-Patience, Marlins-SS Tim Anderson-Panic, Mets-SS Francisco Lindor-Patience, Phillies-OF Nick Castellanos-Panic, Nationals-C Keibert Ruiz-Patience.
National League Central: Cubs-RHP Kyle Hendricks-Patience, Reds-1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand-Panic, Brewers-LHP DL Hall-Panic, Pirates-RHP David Bednar-Patience, Cardinals-LHP Steven Matz-Panic.
National League West: Diamondbacks-OF Corbin Carroll-Patience.
