Valbuena went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Tuesday's 11-1 loss at Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

After hitting five home runs during the month of April last season, Valbuena is hitting a mere .208/.323/.283 with zero long balls and four RBI through 18 games this year. If the 30-year-old continues to struggle at the plate, he will likely lose playing time to Marwin Gonzalez at the hot corner or even cede starting duties to Colin Moran, who is hitting .313 in 17 games with Triple-A Fresno.