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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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Jul 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

63. . 1B. Detroit Tigers. Miguel Cabrera. 4. player

Prior to his injury, Cabrera was in the No. 1 spot on this list. He has been absolutely torching opposing pitchers, hitting .350 with 15 homers and 54 RBI. However, Cabrera’s first-ever DL stint may cause him to finish with fewer than 100 RBI for the first time since his rookie year.

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    • Just how good has Cabrera been throughout his career? Well, as previously stated, he has finished with under 100 RBI just once, and has only hit less than 30 homers twice — in danger of having his third season with less than 30 following this six-week injury.

    The career-.321 hitter has been unreal this season. Along with his stellar .350 average, he was posting the best on-base percentage of his career at .456.

    Once the 32-year-old superstar comes back from injury, you can bet he will place himself back in MVP talks. Let’s hope he makes a speedy recovery and comes back to give the top three guys on this list a run for their money.

    Next: 3. Chris Archer, Rays

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