Salty Seriously Struggling

In his transition to the American League and his new team, the Texas Rangers, Jarrod Saltalamacchia has been struggling enormously. Through the 7th inning of Saturday afternoon's game, Salty has been humbled to the tune of 1 hit in his first 16 at bats as an American Leaguer.

Couple the slump with the fact that Salty has yet to strap on the catcher's gear, and his value is beginning to plummet. The promising prospect played 25 games behind the plate with the Braves, so his ability to be used as a catcher in 2008 should be safe in most every fantasy league. However, unless the Rangers make it a point to move Gerald Laird in the offseason, there might come a time where you wish to sell of Salty on a high note within the next year.

Saltalamacchia remains an elite talent and in now way should you give up on him now; however, I simply caution you of what may lie ahead. The kid is simply making an adjustment right now, and is certainly seeing more power pitching than he ever had seen in the National League East. He will figure things out in due time.