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MLB: One guaranteed All-Star from each NL team

By Anthony Sosa

Apr 11, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; A general view of the MLB All-Star game logo inside Marlins Park prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; A general view of the MLB All-Star game logo inside Marlins Park prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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NL East

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer

The Washington Nationals have three position players leading their respective positions in NL voting (Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy and Ryan Zimmerman). With that said, Max Scherzer still sits as more of a lock than two of them.

Scherzer has emerged as the best pitcher in baseball this season. After winning his second Cy Young award in 2016, Scherzer’s continued his dominance in 2017.

Scherzer leads all of baseball in ERA (2.06), WHIP (0.78) and batting average against (.164). He has the second most strikeouts in baseball at 151, just four behind Boston’s Chris Sale.

Atlanta Braves: Ender Inciarte

Still in the midst of rebuilding, the Atlanta Braves are turning the corner, but not quite a contender. They have a lot of young talent that should help them immensely for years to come.

Stud first baseman Freddie Freeman suffered a fractured wrist when he got hit by a pitch, thus knocking him out of the running for the All-Star Game.

Matt Kemp and Ender Inciarte battle it out for the guaranteed spot, but Inciarte beats Kemp out. The 26-year-old is an absolute gamer. He’s hitting .308 with six home runs, 31 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 51 runs.

Miami Marlins: Marcell Ozuna

With the All-Star Game in Miami this season, the player or players representing the Marlins get a special honor for the city. Giancarlo Stanton looks to defend his Home Run Derby crown.

For the All-Star Game, outfielder Marcell Ozuna looks to represent the Marlins. He currently holds one of the top outfield spots in NL outfield voting.

In Miami, Ozuna sports the best batting average (.314), RBI (54), OBP (.377), slugging percentage (.563) and OPS (.940).

New York Mets: Jacob deGrom

Michael Conforto performed off the charts at the beginning of 2017. He’s cooled off a bit since and doesn’t earn a guaranteed spot in the All-Star Game.

Instead, Jacob deGrom gains the spot. Despite all the injuries to the New York Mets’ starting rotation, deGrom has held his own and emerged as the ace of the Mets in 2017.

DeGrom owns a 3.71 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 7-3 record and 113 strikeouts this season. The Mets look ready to sell at the trade deadline.

Philadelphia Phillies: Aaron Altherr

The Philadelphia Phillies are another team in the NL East that is rebuilding. Not too much to smile about for Phillies fans in 2017.

Aaron Altherr stands out as a bright spot this season. He leads the Phillies in batting average (.283), home runs (13), RBI (41), on-base percentage (.353), slugging percentage (.529) and OPS (.883).

The 26-year-old should make it to Miami for the Midsummer Classic.

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