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5 players that lost the MLB offseason

By Rob Wolkenbrod

October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
October 15, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick (47) reacts following the 3-2 loss against New York Mets in game five of NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne-Kamin Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) in the dugout before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) in the dugout before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

1) Ian Desmond

Ian Desmond was once regarded as one of the best hitting shortstops in the MLB. He was consistently hitting 20 or more home runs every year while hitting for a steady batting average around .280.

The problem with Desmond has always been being prone to strikeouts and committing errors, though, something teams are looking to have fewer of than ever. It has led to him taking a seat in the MLB offseason.

What also doesn’t help is Desmond is coming off a pretty bad final year from his contract with the Washington Nations. He only hit .233 with 19 home runs and 62 RBI while striking out a career-high 187 times. Couple this with a .674 OPS and 27 errors, and picking him up to start at shortstop may not be so appealing to teams.

With the Nationals seemingly moving on by giving prospect Trea Turner a chance and signing Stephen Drew to a cheap deal, Desmond will have to find work elsewhere. His market hasn’t really established itself, though, so it’s questionable when he could sign with a team. He could head to the Seattle Mariners, but they have always been known to have the low OPS and high strikeout guys, so would they take a chance on him?

This MLB offseason has been a bad one for Ian Desmond. If he doesn’t sign soon, he could be sitting home as the 2016 season begins.

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