Stanton went 0-for-5 with one RBI in his return to the lineup during Tuesday's loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The slugger's struggles continue as his season line has dropped to a pedestrian .197/.310/.439 through 48 games. The power numbers are passable (12 homers and 28 RBI over 173 at-bats), but it is difficult to characterize Stanton's first two months as anything more than a disappointment. Of course, we've seen him break out of similar slumps in the past with unparalleled hot-stretches so owners simply need to stay patient and let the perennial all-star figure things out at the dish. Cutting down on his current 34.5% strikeout rate, which easily represents the worst rate of his career, would be a great place to start.