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The Biggest MLB Stars Who Have Disappointed Thus Far This 2018 Season and Their Chances of Bouncing Back

Some former All-Stars will be looking to put their rough opening months behind them

The MLB regular season is a marathon, and not a sprint, but even so, stumbling out of the starting gate is something players would like to avoid if they can.

Every year though, there are some high-profile players who simply aren't able to play well right from the start, and while some eventually turn things around, others end up going through a nightmarish season.

Listed below are five players who have not gotten off to a great start this season and just how likely it is for them to still make something good out of this campaign.

1. Giancarlo Stanton – Outfielder/Designated Hitter, New York Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton's New York Yankees career started off with a bang, or to be more specific, with a line drive home run hit to right center field against the Toronto Blue Jays in the Rogers Centre.