The Los Angeles Dodgers hoped that Joey Gallo would be able to return to All-Star form when they traded for him at the deadline. Unfortunately for them, the struggles that he had with the New York Yankees have followed him across the country and continue to plague him in Los Angeles. Gallo was an All-Star in 2021, but has seen a sharp decline in 2022. With a batting average of .164 for the year and a WAR of 0.5, hopes that he will improve are dwindling. He has rattled off six home runs in his tenure with the Dodgers so far, but they are not enough to make up for his offensive deficiencies.His recent poor outing against the San Diego Padres was emblematic of the challenges he has faced all year.Jack Harris@Jack_A_HarrisFor the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on base32421For the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on baseThe four-strikeout game was a lightning rod for reactions from Los Angeles Dodgers fans. They had high hopes when Joey Gallo was acquired at the trade deadline, but are beginning to feel some buyers' remorse.Days Until I Can Retire@DaysRetire@Jack_A_Harris It wasn’t just New York. He sucks. Career .200 hitter, and he can’t even reach that anymore.211@Jack_A_Harris It wasn’t just New York. He sucks. Career .200 hitter, and he can’t even reach that anymore.𝐷𝑀𝑜𝑜𝑟𝑒@KnicksYanks_@Jack_A_Harris Typical Gallo day. Nothing to see here@Jack_A_Harris Typical Gallo day. Nothing to see hereRental Plug 🔌@GhostInDior__@Jack_A_Harris Uh oh Gallo starting to Gallo lol that boy hot trash@Jack_A_Harris Uh oh Gallo starting to Gallo lol that boy hot trashNew York Yankees fans were confident that Gallo did not have enough left in the tank to contribute this season. Seeing that he is unable to put things together on the West Coast is the vindication they have been waiting for.Professor Yankees@ProfYankees@Jack_A_Harris In NY, we just called that Wednesday.2011@Jack_A_Harris In NY, we just called that Wednesday.Meeks ✘@Meeks301@Jack_A_Harris Yanks got the last laugh here19@Jack_A_Harris Yanks got the last laugh hereRob DeVito@BrockRob86He's back baby! twitter.com/Jack_A_Harris/…Jack Harris@Jack_A_HarrisFor the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on base32521For the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on baseHe's back baby! twitter.com/Jack_A_Harris/…With the playoffs fast approaching, it seems unlikely that Joey Gallo will see significant playing time. At one point in his career, this would have seemed unfathomable. Now, it is almost expected. This was not the first bad game that Joey Gallo has had with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season.TC@gtcinvu@Jack_A_Harris He shouldn't be on the playoff roster. Keep the vets, add a kid.(Outman or Vargas)@Jack_A_Harris He shouldn't be on the playoff roster. Keep the vets, add a kid.(Outman or Vargas)Cam 🇺🇦@JudgesTorresDodger fans turning on Gallo gunna result in the same stuff that happened in NY for him.. sry Joey twitter.com/jack_a_harris/…Jack Harris@Jack_A_HarrisFor the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on base32521For the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on baseDodger fans turning on Gallo gunna result in the same stuff that happened in NY for him.. sry Joey twitter.com/jack_a_harris/…Rocco Ríos Novo stan account@BC_BrysonGallo's numbers with LA have dropped to .175/.292/.408 with his slash line over the last month reading .158/.250/.351. It would seem that reports of his revival were greatly exaggerated twitter.com/Jack_A_Harris/…Jack Harris@Jack_A_HarrisFor the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on base32821For the fourth time tonight, Joey Gallo has struck out That's the most he's had in a game with the Dodgers. In his 4 ABs combined, he's also left eight men on baseGallo's numbers with LA have dropped to .175/.292/.408 with his slash line over the last month reading .158/.250/.351. It would seem that reports of his revival were greatly exaggerated twitter.com/Jack_A_Harris/…The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in the MLB, but the trade for Gallo did not improve the team the way they had hoped.Even with the decline of Joey Gallo, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the team to beat going into the 2022 MLB playoffsLos Angeles Dodgers v San Francisco GiantsThe Dodgers will almost certainly finish the season with the best record in baseball, barring an incredible run from the Houston Astros. Going into the playoffs as the favorites is both a gift and a curse. It means that they are the best team in the league, but also the team under the most pressure.Anything short of a World Series championship will be seen as a failure for the Dodgers. To be remembered as a truly great team, they have to win the games that matter the most in October. The Dodgers will have that opportunity in a few short weeks.