MLB Power Rankings: Which stars have surprisingly struggled this season? We have our list

Key Points:

• The Milwaukee Brewers lead the power rankings with a 77-48 record, but Christian Yelich has struggled significantly, posting one of the worst offensive performances among designated hitters this season.
• Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers has exhibited extreme home/road splits, performing poorly at Dodger Stadium despite strong road numbers, which led to him being benched at home.
• Several high-profile players, including Austin Riley (Atlanta Braves), Edward Cabrera (Chicago Cubs), and Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners), have experienced notable declines in performance compared to previous seasons, impacting their teams' overall success.
• Injuries and inconsistencies have plagued key players like Justin Verlander (Detroit Tigers) and Corey Seager (Texas Rangers), limiting their contributions and affecting their teams' playoff aspirations.
• Organizational challenges are evident in teams like the Los Angeles Angels, where player departures and management changes have led to a disappointing season, while others like the Oakland Athletics see young players like Lawrence Butler struggling to return to form post-injury.