MLB Stars Contending Teams Can No Longer Count on Down the Stretch

Johnny Cueto and Albert Pujols are just two of the MLB stars who are letting down their contending clubs at the worst possible moment.

With October looming, the Kansas City Royals righty and the Los Angeles Angels vet have been playing so poorly that their respective teams can no longer count on them down the stretch. The big leaguers who cracked this unfortunate list earned their spots for a variety of reasons.

Some, like Pujols, have been dealing with injury issues that have derailed their campaigns. Others are simply beginning to wear down as the 162-game grind comes to a close. As it turns out, both a 40-year-old outfielder and a 23-year-old rising ace fit into that second camp.

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