Dodgers: Five Disappointing Dodgers of the First Half

Sergio Romo – 1-1 6.12 ERA

When the Dodgers signed Sergio Romo to a free agent deal this offseason, they thought they were getting a big time reliever with postseason experience that would help bridge the gap to Kenley Jansen. Instead, Romo has struggled mightily and is presently more of a mop-up pitcher.

While Romo is still striking out more than a batter per inning, he is allowing the highest opponent’s batting average of his career at .240. Romo has also allowed seven home runs this season which is more than he gave up all of last season and is already only two off from his career-high (which was of course over an entire season).

Romo is also only three walks away from setting a career-high in that department, and he still needs to get through the whole second half.

Things went downhill from the start, as Romo had an ERA over nine in April. He did rebound a bit in May by allowing an average under .200, but then things dipped again in June when he posted an ERA over five.

Due to Romo’s struggles, the Dodgers are once again in the market for a reliever at the trade deadline. While he still has the second half to try and right his ship, all Dodger fans can do is hope he regains his form from San Francisco since he does have valuable playoff experience.