Milwaukee Brewers: 5 players who must improve down the stretch

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 30: Ryan Braun #8 of the Milwaukee Brewers is congratulated by Christian Yelich #22 after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on March 30, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) /

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3. Domingo Santana

Domingo Santana was another major contributor to Milwaukee’s 2017 offense. And similar to Arcia and Shaw, he’s also taken a major step backward in 2018.

After jacking 30 home runs and driving in 85 runs last season, he only has three home runs and 17 RBIs in 62 games this year. This is a huge drop off in power and run production and understandably had Milwaukee’s brass very concerned. With other outfielders not named Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich struggling at the plate, the Brewers need all the contributions they can get from the third outfield spot.

Fortunately, Santana has shown some life with Colorado Springs in the minors. He’s hitting .305 with a .427 on-base percentage. Even if the power still isn’t there, the on-base percentage is extremely encouraging. The Brewers are at their best when at full strength and that would certainly include Santana being the best version of himself.

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