On the offensive side it's been 1b, C and CF that are extremely low. Move the .699 to CF (though his 98 WRC+ would rank 16th as LF if it was the teams total...Also true of his OPS) and some of that RF (Gamel) to LF when Haniger returns and that's taken care of. They are 7th in the game in OF WAR. OF is not the problem. 1b and Catcher aren't looking as easy, but there are young options that could maybe improve production. Having a 3b that's middle of the pack offensively wasn't in the plans either. The teams problems don't seem to be in their ability to hit though. Bad stretches aside, because everyone has those at times,
Hitters were hitting and watching it go for naught when the 10th deep starter who didn't even belong in the league couldn't keep from coughing up a 5+ run inning. Then even the 5th deep had his 9 run inning. The problem currently seems deeper than simply the talent on the team. Is it 5 starters and 3 relievers currently on the DL? 25th in FIP or T-14th in WRC+, which needs more help? 12th best BB% and K% for the hitters, 24th K/9 and 19th BB/9. The need for arms is big. Surely the offense could be improved but it's not the problem this year.
Being 6th in UZR/150, 11th in Def, 3rd in ARM...Has not hurt.