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It's a relatively new thing but it looks like they are reducing the fielding ratings by two for the players that go on the disabled list in real life. I've had it happen recently to Justin Turner who went from a 2 to a 4 at 3B and Zach Cozart who just went from a 1 to a 3 at ss. Turners defensive rating returned to a 2 once he got back from the disabled list.
It doesn't seem 100% consistent yet - as for example Mike Trout still has his 1 rating. But it may have to do with when they implemented this change and when the player went on the disabled list in real life .
Not sure what I think of this. Since you already kind of feel the affects of a players real life injury in your much greater chance to get injured in the game ( and possibly get stuck with the 60 day injury). But I'll roll with it .