It would be easy to fill out this week’s MLB All-Dud team with members of the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals, two teams that have faltered in must-win weekend series against the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants, respectively.
But believe it or not, there have been far worse individual efforts from players on contending teams around the game than anyone on either of those clubs. That includes Texas center fielder Ian Desmond, who no longer looks like a sure thing to be named American League Comeback Player of the Year.
As was the case last week, players on contending teams who deliver dud-worthy performances will get the nod over those not on contending clubs as we fill out our 10-player roster, which features one player per position, including a designated hitter and starting pitcher.
Who joined Desmond on this week’s squad? Let’s take a look.