Fantasy Baseball: Top Five AL All-Star Snubs

Jun 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) gets a single during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Astros defeated the Yankees 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Perhaps baseball wanted to avoid the A-Rod controversy at the All-Star Game, but as fantasy owners have learned this year, Rodriguez can still help you win.

He is hitting .276 with a .880 OPS, 16 home runs, 47 RBI and 45 runs scored. If not for Nelson Cruz’s eligibility at DH (he’s played right field more than he has been the DH) then Rodriguez would have a real strong argument to start at DH in the Mid-Summer Classic.

Rodriguez leads all permanent designated hitters with homers, slugging percentage, OPS and runs.