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Three American League Players to Watch in 2021

By Edward Lennon

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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As Opening Day is just a day away, people are starting to make their predictions for awards, stats leaders, and playoff seedings. There is much hype for a full 162-game season after an abbreviated 60-game season in 2020.

The American League is going to very competitive this season. The Astros and the A’s look to make the playoffs again, while the Angels are finally trying to reach the postseason for the first time since 2014.

The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox are going to be in a tight race for the American League Central Division. The Cleveland Indians will try their best to make some noise on a tight budget.

In the American League East, the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to return to the World Series, but the New York Yankees are supposed to be a threat for the pennant as well. The Toronto Blue Jays just spent a lot of money in free agency and want to make it back to the playoffs after just making it in 2020.

As we look at different players in the AL, three particular players stand out and should be guys that people keep their eyes on.

Here are three players to watch in the AL for the 2021 season.

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