Key Players’ Absence Shadows Baseball Season

More than a month and a half into the baseball season, not every star has fully shone. Shohei Ohtani has yet to deliver a single throw; Ronald Acuña Jr. hasn’t had a chance at bat, and Rafael Devers remains absent from the field. Even as the season develops, there’s a sense of something missing from each team, whether due to injuries, ineffective performances, trading, or free-agent departures. Each team pines for a player they lack – some might return shortly, others might be gone forever. The analysis this week focuses on each team’s most pressing absence to date, with a team record of 27-14 setting the backdrop of the power rankings.

Two acclaimed pitchers were slated to confer with the Dodgers’ team physician, Neal ElAttrache, on Monday. Both players are currently benched due to shoulder injuries. When it comes to Glasnow’s availability for the playoffs, Dodgers’ fans may need concrete evidence to trust his participation, given his history of injuries. Snell’s situation also creates cause for concern, as he had to postpone the resumption of his throwing due to persistent soreness within his arm.

In an unexpected turn, the Dodgers, yet again, face a shortfall in their pitching capacity. This situation makes the approaching return of Clayton Kershaw to the active list all the more significant. He was the most effective starter from New York last October, seizing control of games with his ability to sustain over seven innings. Meanwhile, Darvish is yet to perform for San Diego this season, but their rotation remains promising.

Amid this situation, Michael King is positioning himself well for a substantial reward when he becomes a free agent. At the same time, Nick Pivetta appears to be a valuable acquisition. The subsequent analysis continues to rank each team according to their current performance, highlighting the individual strengths and weaknesses alongside the note of key players each team misses.