Pete Crow-Armstrong Is In A Mental Slump And Needs A Day Or Two Off
Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs is currently experiencing a mental slump and may benefit from a short break. After a promising start to his career, his performance has declined significantly this season. The Cubs are also struggling as a team, sitting in second place in the National League Central with a five-game losing streak.
- ▪Crow-Armstrong signed a six-year, $115 million contract prior to this season.
- ▪He is currently slashing .225/.302/.257, which is below expectations.
- ▪The Cubs are 2-9 in their last eleven games, contributing to Crow-Armstrong's struggles.
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BusinessSportsMoneyPete Crow-Armstrong Is In A Mental Slump And Needs A Day Or Two OffByDan Freedman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dan Freedman is lawyer and IBWAA member who writes about baseball.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 01:49pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Pete Crow-Armstrong missed a fly ball double hit by Miguel Vargas last Sunday, which set off a chain of events that has made this a bad week for the young star. (Photo by Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images)Getty ImagesPete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs needs a day; he needs a break, a breather. He needs to collect himself.
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