Dodgers fans continue to be stunned by Michael Conforto's adverse impact on MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers fans were baffled when the Chicago Cubs signed Michael Conforto. The deal was only for a minor league contract, but the fact that any team would consider him any sort of asset was strange. When they decided to put him on their Opening Day roster, it was stunning.

While Conforto's inclusion speaks more to the dearth of options Chicago had, one has to wonder what kind of entrancing powers the former New York Mets star possesses. After all, Los Angeles clearly knew he was a lost cause but continued to roster him for the entire regular season last year. Cubs fans are hoping their team pulls the plug much quicker as Seiya Suzuki nears a return from the IL.

Unsurprisingly, Conforto's made little impact with the bat so far this season, but it's his glove that impacted the entire league and has historic implications. Not in a good way, either.

Dodgers fans can't believe that Michael Conforto's shoddy defense has kept a historically long no-hitter drought alive

The Cubs and Guardians linked up for a doubleheader on Sunday, and in the first game of the affair found themselves locked in a serious pitcher's duel. Cubs starter Edward Cabrera had thrown five no-hit innings while the game was locked in a 0-0 tie as he took the ball in the sixth.

The first batter of the frame, CJ Kayfus, lofted a routine fly ball to the right field warning track. Conforto took a half step in upon contact and then tied cement blocks to his feet before finally sprinting back towards the wall, watching the ball fall in over his head in the process. The result was a double, despite a 99% catch probability. Leave it to Conforto to be the one percent who couldn't make the play.

As a result of the no-hitter being broken, the longest no-hitter streak in two decades was kept alive thanks to Conforto's gaffe. Cubs fans probably don't like their team being responsible for that continuing, but even more so, they should be furious that he almost cost them the game.

Kayfur advanced to third on a sac bunt, but was cut down at the plate on a Chase DeLauter grounder to second. Cabrera was seemingly rattled by the surprising leadoff double because he walked Jose Ramirez and Kyle Manzardo to load the bases before getting pulled.

The Cubs got out of the jam and secured a 1-0 win, but if their pitching had faltered following Conforto's blunder, they'd likely have taken the loss. As it stands, Conforto single-handedly kept the no-hitter-less streak alive, because of course he did.