Sat May 31 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Conforto’s $17 Million Gamble Fails: Dodgers’ Offseason Signing a Major Bust?
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Dodgers’ high-stakes gamble on outfielder Michael Conforto is appearing to be a bust. Signed this past offseason to a one-year, $17 million deal, the former All-Star has struggled mightily, currently batting .162 with just two home runs and six RBIs in 154 at-bats. His abysmal .563 OPS makes him a significant liability in a lineup otherwise stacked with talent.
Conforto’s struggles have been persistent, with a recent 1-for-17 stretch highlighting his inability to find a rhythm at the plate. With the Dodgers prioritizing winning and having already released veterans like Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor to improve the roster, questions are being raised about Conforto’s future with the team.
Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller has labeled Conforto as one of the biggest busts of the season, arguing that the team has multiple alternatives in the outfield, especially now that top prospect Dalton Rushing has been promoted. Miller suggests Conforto’s poor performance has made him untradeable, leaving the Dodgers with a difficult decision.
“Every plate appearance given to Conforto… feels like a missed opportunity to do so much more,” Miller wrote, highlighting the team’s depth and the potential for other players to contribute more effectively.
The pressure is mounting on Conforto to turn his season around quickly. If he fails to show significant improvement, the Dodgers might have to consider cutting him loose, similar to the Houston Astros’ decision to release José Abreu last season.
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