Yankees' Ben Rice emerges as potential AL MVP threat

Judge has put up another strong start for the Yankees with a .960 OPS and 14 home runs, though his strikeout rate has ticked up slightly. Despite being the standard for right-handed hitters, his teammate is threatening to steal the spotlight. saltysenoritaaz.org

Ben Rice, who showed promise last season, has upgraded his game across the board. His underlying data is excellent, and he is proving to be a dangerous bat, potentially putting him in the conversation for the AL MVP award as the season progresses.