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The Orioles would be better off with Mark Trumbo on the bench

The Orioles would be better off with Mark Trumbo on the bench

The regression of Mark Trumbo has been just as bad as everyone expected. The defending home run champ, acting as the Orioles primary designated hitter throughout the season, is slashing just .240/.300/.412 with 18 home runs and 51 RBI. Of course, he has not lost all usefulness, but it may be time for manager Buck Showalter to move Trumbo to the bench if the Os want to put their best foot forward in the AL Wild Card race.