The definition of sleeper may have changed over the years, but bust means today what it did 10 and 20 years ago, and what it will 10 and 20 years in the future. There are two types of busts. Those that completely flop, and those that play well enough, but don’t come close to justifying their draft-day price tag. We’ll feature both types in our look at AL busts for the 2018 season.
One important note before we get going. A player needs to be a high- or middle-round pick to be a bust. No one cares if your 14th-rounder falls flat on his face.