On Tuesday, I was watching Nicky Delmonico swing and miss with greater frequency and wondered whether his wrist was still an issue, given his sudden inability to lift the ball to the pull side.
Given what Rick Renteria told Daryl Van Schouwen, it appears to be the leading factor:
Nicky Delmonico, who was batting .171/.293/.343 in September after getting off to a scorching start, hitting safely in 28 of his first 33 games, is “swinging through some pitches he feels he should be hitting,’’ Renteria said. “I’m sure he’ll pick up.