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What to Make of José Ramírez's Mysterious Struggles

Despite its winning record, Cleveland has had more than its share of problems so far this year. It’s about what you’d expect from an offense that’s had to feature heavy use of names like Max Moroff, Eric Stamets, and 2019 Hanley Ramirez; predictably, it’s been tied for worst in the American League. Meanwhile, a rotation that could have been the best in baseball has seen Mike Clevinger taken by injury, Carlos Carrasco uncharacteristically overcome by struggle, and Corey Kluber really uncharacteristically overcome by struggle. (The relief pitching was never going to be the best in baseball, but, uh….