BATTERS: Very early slow start holds, 2018

It can be tempting to cut bait on hitters who have gotten off to slow starts. Resisting the urge to do so often is difficult, since we all want to get off to quick starts in our leagues. But it's a decision that can help you enjoy the ride up when skilled bats turn things around.

Let's take a closer look at several guys in each league who stand great shots at rebounding from their early swoons, keeping in mind that small samples like the ones currently at our disposal can easily lead owners to making cut decisions that they will later regret.
 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Andrew Benintendi (LF, BOS) has not delivered much production in the first couple weeks of the season (0 HR, 1 SB, .209 BA in 43 AB). A depressed 24% h% has not helped. Neither...

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