Royals' offseason trade addition is off to a lackluster start
Isaac Collins, acquired by the Kansas City Royals in an offseason trade from the Milwaukee Brewers, has struggled in his first 26 games with the team. He is hitting .215 with a .644 OPS and has underperformed defensively in left field. Once a top rookie contender, Collins has been labeled the Royals' 'least valuable player' by Bleacher Report.
- ▪Isaac Collins was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Kansas City Royals alongside Nick Mears for pitcher Angel Zerpa.
- ▪Collins hit .263 with nine home runs in his rookie season but has only two home runs in 26 games with the Royals.
- ▪Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller has labeled Collins as the Royals' 'least valuable player' due to his poor performance.
- ▪The Royals have started the season with a 12-19 record, placing them last in the AL Central.
- ▪Collins has a .644 OPS this season and has been criticized for his defensive play in left field.
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