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Yonder Alonso Only Behind Miguel Cabrera In All-Star Voting

Oakland Athletics first baseman Yonder Alonso has had a hot start to the season and it is being recognized as he only trails Miguel Cabrera in all-star votes for American League first basemen.

On Tuesday, Major League Baseball released its second update on the voting for the American League all-star team and Alonso trails the former MVP by only 42,000 votes.

Alonso is having a career year batting .303 with a career high 16 home runs and 34 runs batted in.

The last day to vote for the MLB All-Star game is June 29th. To vote for Alonso and others, visit here.

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