In 2026, elite defenders like Patrick Bailey struggle to stay in lineups as MLB offensive lows persist. Historical data shows bad hitters rarely survive 400+ plate appearances. Bailey was traded, highlighting teams' reduced tolerance for sub-70 OPS+ players, even Gold Glovers.
Gold Glove no longer saves struggling hitters
✨ Enjoying this article? ✨
📱 Get more with the NewsNuggs iOS App →