Dodgers: Patience or Panic with Four Struggling Dodgers

Jun 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Logan Forsythe (11) watches as manager Dave Roberts (30) takes the ball from starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) during a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Logan Forsythe (11) watches as manager Dave Roberts (30) takes the ball from starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) during a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 15, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Logan Forsythe (11) watches as manager Dave Roberts (30) takes the ball from starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) during a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

The Dodgers are red hot right now and show no signs of slowing down. The team looks more like a cohesive unit this season after falling just short of their first World Series appearance since 1988 last year. However, there are a few key players that are struggling to contribute.

We cannot use the “it’s still early” argument when trying to judge the Dodgers‘ player performances anymore. However, there are exceptions, such as injuries, which can limit a player’s playing time, even this far into the season.

Because of this, some players may still be trying to find their groove. I will take a look at a couple of these players and decide whether to be patient with them or if it is time to panic.

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