The Silver Slugger awards were handed out Thursday, with a number of MVP candidates highlighting the list. Below, we'll go through the winners and break down the reaction from around baseball.
American League Winners
Outfielders: Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox; Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels; J.D. Martinez, Boston Red Sox
First Base: Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox
Second Base: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
Shortstop: Francisco Lindor, Cleveland
Third Base: Jose Ramirez, Cleveland
Catcher: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
Designated Hitter: J.