NL Rookie of the Year Rankings: Zack Cozart Falls, Yonder Alonso Rises

After holding relatively steady for the past couple of weeks, we have some shuffling in the NL Rookie of the Year rankings. 

There's a change at the top, due to the previous week's front-runner fighting through a slump. That's created an opportunity for others to move up, including one guy whose bat has stayed hot.

One reminder, since we clarified the matter last week: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn is not a rookie. He exceeded 45 days in the major leagues last season, thus using up his eligibility. I'm not making this up. It's been reported by people who cover the team.

With that, here are this week's top five candidates for NL Rookie of the Year. 

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