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Early but Concerning Disappointments of the MLB Season so Far

"It's still early" is the compulsory caveat that we place on both good and bad surprises throughout April of the Major League Baseball season.

After all, it's a marathon, not a sprint, right? And in marathon terms, we're only about 2.5 miles into that 26.2-mile grind.

At a certain point, though, early trends become the new normal as slow starts devolve into down years for players, position groups and teams alike.

So, yes, it's still early. But here are a few things we're legitimately concerned about with the end of April rapidly approaching.

Unless otherwise noted, statistics are current through the start of play on Sunday, April 24.