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Statistically speaking, one might argue that players can go through slumps or have down seasons, but Rendon isn't just having a subpar year—his lack of participation has been chronic, calling into question his very presence in the Angels’ payroll strategy. The narrative leaks into the broader conversation of whether there’s a point at which a franchise must recognize when a contract is detrimental, not only to team performance but also to financial health.