Taylor Ward Struggles Through Severe Slump with Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Ward has endured a deep offensive slump since joining the club at the trade deadline, managing just a 20 wRC+ and -0.8 fWAR in Seattle. Analysis shows Ward is among MLB's streakiest hitters since 2021; after adjusting his approach in Baltimore to draw walks at a 17.2% rate at the expense of power, Ward's walk rate in Seattle has regressed while expanding his strike zone, leaving his overall production severely diminished.