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Power ranking the AL MVP candidates following Miguel Cabrera’s injury

By Connor Muldowney

Jun 17, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) points to the dugout after a double in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder (84) points to the dugout after a double in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 135. . SP. Houston Astros. Dallas Keuchel. 8

At one point, I was considering Felix Hernandez for this spot. However, I had a tough time overlooking the impressive numbers that Houston Astros‘ ace Dallas Keuchel has been putting up.

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    • Houston is sitting in first place in the AL West by three games, and guys like Keuchel can be thanked for the success.

    Keuchel is shutting opponents down more than anyone on the team, posting a 2.03 ERA with a 10-3 record and 102 strikeouts. He has also recorded three complete games, two shutouts and a 0.96 WHIP — one of the top marks in baseball.

    Until mid-June, Keuchel’s ERA had been below 2.00, and expect that to happen again soon as the Astros’ star hasn’t allowed an earned run since June 20.

    Next: 7. Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays

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