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Apr 22, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Aaron Altherr (23) makes a catch during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Braves, 4-3 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Valuable Position Player

Aaron Altherr

Altherr is making the most of Howie Kendrick’s absence. The 26-year old hit .429 on the week with four doubles while stealing two bases in the process. Altherr is making a case for himself to remain in the lineup once Kendrick’s DL stint is over.

This is Altherr’s first MVPP award of the season.

Most Valuable Pitcher

Jeremy Hellickson

The 30-year-old right-hander put up another tremendous start this week striking out five batters over seven innings while only giving up two runs on three hits.

Hellickson is now 3-0 with a 1.88 ERA and 0.71 WHIP on the season. His stock is high, and the Phillies cannot wait until the deadline to deal him. Obviously, April 23rd is a little too soon to find a suitor, but if Hellickson continues to throw at this pace, the move needs to happen sooner rather than later.

This is Hellickson’s second MVP award of the season.

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