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Who is your MLB team’s unsung hero so far this season

By Brad Weiss

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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on September 28, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco #59 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on September 28, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Indians: Carlos Carrasco

The Cleveland Indians play in arguably the worst division in the Major Leagues, as they are the only team currently sporting a record over  the .500 mark. Luckily for them, they are the team that is over .500 this season, which means they have likely already punched their ticket to the postseason this Fall.

When it comes to the Indians roster, they have some of the best starting pitchers in the American League. In addition, their bullpen is nothing short of stellar, which means whoever draws them in the playoffs this season, are going to have a tough road ahead of them.

Ever since the Indians traded for Carlos Carrasco in what seems like so long ago, he has been destined to be a big-time contributor to the team. A top prospect during his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, Carrasco had to overcome Tommy John surgery with the Indians, but since then, he has never posted an earned run average over 4.00

Playing in the American League, that is a pretty stellar statistics, as he has had to deal with the designated hitter for his entire Major League career. He has posted double-digit wins in the last four seasons, and with 14 wins already in 2018, he has a chance to match his career high of 18 set in 2017.

Carrasco led the American League in wins last season, but despite that, guys like Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer seem to be the ones who get all the love. The fact is, Carrasco has been a consistent starter in the league for a few years now, and should have a couple of solid seasons left in his right arm.

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