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Meet the 2018 American League All-Star Team

Patrick Roth | proth@wtop.com

July 17, 2018, 5:15 AM

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado jogs off the field between innings of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)(AP/Patrick Semansky)

WASHINGTON — The votes are in and Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the All-Star Game in D.C. this season.

MLB’s 89th All-Star Game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

With that being said, here is your 2018 American League All-Star team.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez gets ready for a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Catcher: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals Perez was named the AL’s starting catcher in the wake of Wilson Ramos’ hamstring injury. Perez’s offense has dropped off this year, as he’s hitting just .221, but he’s arguably the best defensive catcher in the game and has still slugged 13 home runs. This will be his sixth consecutive trip to the Midsummer Classic and his fourth as a starter. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall
Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu hits a one-run single against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
First base: Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox Cuban-born slugger Jose Abreu is the first member of the White Sox to start an All-Star Game since Frank Thomas back in 1996. Despite getting off to a hot start, Abreu has really struggled in June and July. Despite his recent struggles, he is still hitting .259/.315/.448, and leads all American League second basemen with 27 doubles and 50 RBI. This is Abreu’s first time starting an All-Star Game — he previously made it as a reserve in his rookie season of 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve prepares for an at-bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Second baseman: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros Not much of a surprise that the reigning American League MVP received more votes than anyone else in baseball. Through July 8, Altuve leads the AL in hits and his .338 batting average is second-best in the junior circuit. He leads all qualified second baseman in the AL in hits, batting average, on-base percentage and OPS. This is Altuve’s sixth All-Star Game and his third as a starter. Fun fact: Altuve made the National League All-Star team in 2012 and is the only person to play in All-Star Game for the same team in two different leagues. The Astros moved from the NL to the AL in 2013. The Milwaukee Brewers are the only other team to switch leagues. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
AP Photo/Jae C. Hong
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez handles a grounder by St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Pham before throwing Pham out at first during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Third baseman: Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Indians Cleveland’s 25-year-old third baseman has already hit a whopping 24 homers, good for fourth in the American League. He leads all qualified third baseman in the AL homers, slugging percentage, OPS and stolen bases. This is his second All-Star Game, he also started at third for the American League in 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado jogs off the field between innings of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Shortstop: Manny Machado, Baltimore Orioles Machado is no stranger to the All-Star Game but this is his first year playing as a full-time shortstop. There is no shortage of really good shortstops in the AL this year, but Machado ranks in the top three in batting average, on-base percentage, OPS and homers. His 21 homers place him in a four-way tie for eighth in the American League. Oriole fans might want to savor this game. Machado is a free agent at the end of the season and could be traded before then, meaning the All-Star Game could be Machado’s swan song as a member of the Orioles. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Boston Red Sox' Mookie Betts dives back to first safely on a pick-off attempt during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. The Red Sox beat the Nationals 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Outfielder: Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox Betts leads the American League in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS. Among qualified outfielders in the AL he ranks in the top three in homers, stolen bases and on-base percentage. This is Betts’ third straight trip to the All-Star Game, he has been named a starter each time. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a single during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Outfielder: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees If you like home runs, you’ll love Aaron Judge. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year has already hit 25 of them through July 8, which puts in him a two-way tie for second place in all of baseball. Judge also ranks in the top five in the AL in slugging percentage, on-base percentage, OPS, runs scored and walks. This is Judge’s second straight All-Star appearance and second straight time in the starting lineup. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
AP Photo/Frank Franklin II
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout catches a fly ball during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Outfielder: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels  Arguably the best player in all of baseball, Mike Trout is leading the majors in walks and on-base percentage. For qualified outfielders in American League, he rates in the top three for homers and batting average, and is in the top five for stolen bases. More than halfway through the season he is worth 6.6 wins above replacement, which is threatening to challenge the single-season MLB record for position players (14.1) set by some guy named Babe Ruth in 1923. This is Trout’s seventh-straight All-Star Game and his fifth time appearing in the starting lineup. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
AP Photo/Kyusung Gong
Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez takes a swing during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
DH: J.D. Martinez, Boston Red Sox There is no shortage of power in the AL’s starting lineup and J.D. Martinez plays a big role in that. Through July 8, he leads the majors in homers, RBI and total bases. His .329 batting average is the fourth-best in the majors, and he ranks in the top five in most offensive categories in the American League. This is Martinez’s second trip to the All-Star Game. Back in 2015, he was named to the AL All-Star team as a member of the Detroit Tigers, but was not a starter. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
AP Photo/Charles Krupa
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox Chris Sale, the lanky lefty whose pitching motion seem to defy all conventions about pitching, and occasionally the laws of physics. He leads the AL is strikeouts, strikeouts per 9 innings and is the top-five in the league for ERA, wins above replacement for pitchers and hits per 9 innings. This is his seventh-straight All-Star Game and his third straight appearance as the starting pitcher. He started the All-Star Game last year and in 2016, when he was still on the White Sox. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
AP Photo/Winslow Townson
Tampa Bay Rays' Wilson Ramos bats during a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, June 28, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Catcher: Wilson Ramos, Tampa Bay Rays Ramos was voted as the AL’s starting catcher, but a hamstring injury means he won’t be able to play in Tuesday’s game. Former National Wilson Ramos has bounced back after a rough 2017. He leads catchers in the American League with a .289 batting average and has the highest OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) for qualified catchers in the AL. This is second All-Star Game but his first as a starter. He previously played in the 2016 All-Star Game as a member of the Nationals. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
AP Photo/Steve Nesius
Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes catches during warmups during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Catcher: Yan Gomes, Cleveland Indians With Ramos unable to play, Salvador Perez was bumped up to the role of starting catcher thus creating an opening for Gomes. Through the All-Star Break, Gomes was hitting .247 with 10 home runs. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
Boston Red Sox's Mitch Moreland watches a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
First baseman: Mitch Moreland, Boston Red Sox The 32-year-old Moreland is something of a surprise inclusion, but he’s having easily the best season of his nine-year MLB career. In addition to his 11 home runs, his .358 on-base percentage would rank second among AL first basemen, if he had enough at-bats to qualify. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
AP Photo/Winslow Townson
New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Second baseman: Gleyber Torres, New York Yankees At just 21, the Venezuelan rookie has already established himself as a major power threat as a middle infielder, slugging 15 home runs in just 218 at-bats through July 8, second-most among AL second basemen. His .905 OPS would be the best among all big league second basemen if he had enough at-bats to qualify for a batting title. An injury to his right hip landed him on the disabled list, which means he will not appear in Tuesday’s game. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
AP Photo/Adam Hunger
Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie watches his solo home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Second baseman: Jed Lowrie, Oakland A’s Torres’ injury created an opening for the A’s 34-year-old second baseman. His 16 home runs and 62 RBIs lead all second baseman in the AL and he has the second highest OPS. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, left, scores during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, July 6, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Third baseman: Alex Bregman, Houston Astros Bregman cracks the AL top 10 in wins above replacement, on-base percentage, total bases and doubles. He leads all qualified third baseman in the AL in doubles and is second only to Jose Ramirez in most other offensive categories. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith
Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor scores on a one-run double by Edwin Encarnacion in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Shortstop: Francisco Lindor, Cleveland Indians If it weren’t for Mike Trout, Lindor’s name would probably come up when people talk about the best players in the game. Through the All-Star break, he cracks the top ten in the AL for wins above replacement, runs scored, hits, total bases, doubles and homers and leads American League shortstops in home runs. This is Lindor’s third All-Star Game. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
AP Photo/David Dermer
Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley watches his ball after hitting a one-run double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Cleveland. Rajai Davis scored on the play. Catcher Omar Narvaez watches. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Outfielder: Michael Brantley, Cleveland Indians Brantley returns to the Midsummer Classic for the second straight year, despite missing most of the second half of 2017 with injury. His .306 batting average is fourth-best among AL outfielders and he’s struck out just 30 times in more than 300 at-bats. This is his third All-Star Game overall.   (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
AP Photo/Tony Dejak
Texas Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo swings for a single during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Houston won 5-4 in t10 innings. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Outfielder: Shin-Soo Choo, Texas Rangers The 14-year veteran outfielder has been a solid player throughout his career, but finally breaks through to his first All-Star team in 2018. His .399 on-base percentage trails only Mookie Betts and Mike Trout, but it’s his power production that has taken the leap at age 35. Sitting on a career high of 22 home runs, Choo has already hit 17 this year. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
AP Photo/Brandon Wade
Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Outfielder: Nelson Cruz, Seattle Mariners The former Oriole is one of the game’s premier power hitters for the last half-decade, Cruz is on his way to another potential 40-homer campaign, notching 22 already. His .909 OPS is tops on the M’s and eighth-best in the American League. This is Cruz’s sixth All-Star Game. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
AP Photo/John Froschauer
Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger hits a sacrifice fly ball in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Baltimore. Dee Gordon scored on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Outfielder: Mitch Haniger, Seattle Mariners Haniger has backed up the promising numbers he posted last year, hitting 17 home runs and reaching base at a .357 clip for the surprising Seattle Mariners. He’s also driven in 62, tying him for second in the AL in RBI through Sunday. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Houston Astros' George Springer (4) watches the flight of the solo home run he hit off the first pitch from Texas Rangers starter Matt Moore during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Outfielder: George Springer, Houston Astros Last year’s World Series MVP is actually having the worst all-around offensive season of his career, but that’s still better than most. Springer’s only batting .248, but he’s hit 15 home runs and is a solid enough defender across the outfield that he’s still been worth 2.3 wins above replacement. This is second All-Star Game, he was the starting left fielder for the American League last year. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 13: Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins throws a first inning pitch while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 13, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Pitcher: Jose Berrios, Minnesota Twins Berrios may fly under the radar a bit pitching up in Minnesota, but the 24-year-old Puerto Rican has been one of the better pitchers in the AL this year. He’s got the eighth-lowest WHIP (1.00), has struck out 114 batters in 114.1 innings pitched, and has held opposing hitters to a .209 batting average against. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the ninth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Relief Pitcher: Aroldis Chapman, New York Yankees After a brief stint with the Cubs in 2016, Chapman returned to the Yankees last year and struggled a bit but he has returned to form in 2018. Through the All-Star Break, he ranks third in the AL for saves and strikeouts by a relief pitcher. Chapman will not be pitching in Tuesday’s All-Star Game. This is Chapman’s fifth All-Star Game but his first with the American League. Chapman was named to the National League All-Star team as a member of the Reds in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton, Houston Astros Chapman’s decision to rest during the All-Star Game created an opening for 34-year-old Charlie Morton. Morton got the last out for the Astros in last year’s World Series and he is having the best year of his career so far. Through the All-Star break he is the top-10 in the AL for ERA, wins and strikeouts. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole follows through on a delivery to an Oakland Athletics batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, Houston Astros Cole was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Astros in what was arguably the biggest move of the offseason this year. Cole has not disappointed in his first year in the AL. He is in the top 10 for ERA, wins, WHIP, innings pitched and strikeouts. He also leads the AL in fewest hits-per-nine innings pitched. This is Cole’s second All-Star Game. He made the National League All-Star Team as a member of the Pirates in 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
AP Photo/Ben Margot
Seattle Mariners closing pitcher Edwin Diaz reacts during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pitcher: Edwin Diaz, Seattle Mariners The Mariners have been one of the bigger surprises in the American League and their bullpen plays a big role in their success, especially closer Edwin Diaz. Diaz leads the league in saves, appearances and games finished. He also has more strikeouts than any other reliever in the league. This is Diaz’s first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
Toronto Blue Jays' J.A. Happ pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pitcher: J.A. Happ, Toronto Blue Jays Happ’s 4.44 ERA is not what you would normally expect for a starting pitcher in the All-Star Game, but someone has to represent the Blue Jays. Happ does crack the top 10 in wins and strikeouts per-nine-innings for the AL. This is Happ’s first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
AP Photo/Chris O’Meara
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez throws in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Friday, June 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Pitcher: Joe Jimenez, Detroit Tigers In his first full season in Detroit’s bullpen, the 23 year-old has notched a 2.85 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 41.0 IP while walking just 12, saving three games. The Tigers are having a lousy year, so he marks their lone representative. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Photo/Paul Sancya
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel prepares to throw to the Baltimore Orioles during a baseball game, Monday, June 11, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Relief Pitcher: Craig Kimbrel, Boston Red Sox Kimbrel’s 26 saves are the second most in the AL. Opponents are only hitting .148 against him, which is the third-best for relief pitchers with at least 30 innings pitched. This is Kimbrel’s seventh All-Star Game and his third straight with the AL as a member of the Red Sox. He was also named to the National League All-Star Team as a member of the Atlanta Braves in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Pitcher: Corey Kluber, Cleveland Indians The reigning American League Cy Young Award winner is picking up where he left off last year. Kluber cracks to the AL top-10 in ERA, wins, WHIP, hits-per-9 innings, walks-per-9 innings, innings pitched, strikeouts and complete games. He injured his knee and won’t pitch again until after the All-Star Game. This is his third straight All-Star Game appearance. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
AP Photo/Tony Dejak
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 7, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Starting Pitcher, Blake Snell, Tampa Bay Rays Blake Snell had the best ERA in the American League when the rosters for the All-Star Game were announced, so it was a bit of a surprise he didn’t make the first cut but Kluber’s injury created an opening for Snell. At the All-Star break, Snell is in the top-10 in the AL for ERA, wins and strikeouts. This is his first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
AP Photo/Julie Jacobson
New York Yankees' Luis Severino in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pitcher: Luis Severino, New York Yankees You can’t win on hitting alone, but there is no shortage of good pitchers in the American League. The Yankees’ Luis Severino leads the majors in wins and his 2.12 ERA is second best in the American League. He ranks in the top 5 in most pitching categories in the AL. At just 24 years old, this is already his second All-Star Game. He was named an All-Star in 2017 but didn’t wind up pitching in the game. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Oakland Athletics pitcher Blake Treinen throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Athletics won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Relief Pitcher: Blake Treinen, Oakland A’s Former National Blake Treinen was traded to Oakland for Sean Doolittle last season and has really turned things around since donning the green and gold. Treinen has a microscopic ERA of 0.81, no other pitcher who has thrown at least 30 innings has a lower ERA. Treinen is also in the top 10 for AL relief pitchers in strikeouts and innings pitched. This is first All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
AP Photo/Jeff Chiu
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, left, throws to Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Duffy during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Pitcher: Justin Verlander, Houston Astros At 35 years old, most power pitchers are in the twilight of their careers but not Verlander. After playing a huge role in leading the Astros to the team’s first World Series title, Verlander is picking up where he left off. He leads the AL in innings pitched, games started, and WHIP (walks plus hits divided by innings pitched). His 2.15 ERA is second best in the AL and ranks fourth in the league with 154 strikeouts. This will be his sixth All-Star Game and his first since 2013. The good news for NL hitters is they won’t have to face Verlander, since the Astros’ manager (who is also the manager for the AL on account of winning the pennant) already ruled Verlander won’t actually pitch in the game. Cleveland Indians starter Trevor Bauer will take his place. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Seattle Mariners' Jean Segura hits and RBI single against the Kansas City Royals during a baseball game, Friday, June 29, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Shortstop: Jean Segura, Seattle Mariners Segura won the AL’s Final Vote. Through the All-Star break, Segura led qualified shortstops in batting average. This is Segura’s second All-Star Game, he was named to the National League All-Star team in 2013 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
AP Photo/John Froschauer
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Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez gets ready for a pitch during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu hits a one-run single against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve prepares for an at-bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, May 14, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez handles a grounder by St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Pham before throwing Pham out at first during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado jogs off the field between innings of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Boston Red Sox' Mookie Betts dives back to first safely on a pick-off attempt during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. The Red Sox beat the Nationals 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a single during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout catches a fly ball during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez takes a swing during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Tampa Bay Rays' Wilson Ramos bats during a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, June 28, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes catches during warmups during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Boston Red Sox's Mitch Moreland watches a home run against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie watches his solo home run during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, left, scores during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, July 6, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor scores on a one-run double by Edwin Encarnacion in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley watches his ball after hitting a one-run double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Cleveland. Rajai Davis scored on the play. Catcher Omar Narvaez watches. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Texas Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo swings for a single during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Houston won 5-4 in t10 innings. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger hits a sacrifice fly ball in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, June 25, 2018, in Baltimore. Dee Gordon scored on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Houston Astros' George Springer (4) watches the flight of the solo home run he hit off the first pitch from Texas Rangers starter Matt Moore during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 13: Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins throws a first inning pitch while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 13, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws during the ninth inning of the first game of a baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, June 4, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole follows through on a delivery to an Oakland Athletics batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Mariners closing pitcher Edwin Diaz reacts during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Toronto Blue Jays' J.A. Happ pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez throws in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Detroit, Friday, June 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel prepares to throw to the Baltimore Orioles during a baseball game, Monday, June 11, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, June 15, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 7, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Yankees' Luis Severino in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Oakland Athletics pitcher Blake Treinen throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Athletics won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander, left, throws to Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Duffy during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Seattle Mariners' Jean Segura hits and RBI single against the Kansas City Royals during a baseball game, Friday, June 29, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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