Cole Hamels made his much-anticipated return Monday night after spending nearly two months on the disabled list with an oblique stain. The results were…not good.
He gave up seven runs in 4.1 innings allowing almost three base-runners per inning. According to game score, it was his second worst start as a Texas Ranger.
Of course, it’s irrational to jump to conclusions after his first start in months. His 3.03 ERA was one of the best in baseball before he hit the disabled list. But a deep dive into his stats show a consistent decrease in his productivity over the past two years.