LOS ANGELES -- J.P. Howell, All-Star?

The Los Angeles Dodgers' left-handed reliever might not fit the profile of an All-Star pitcher since he doesn't work in a glamorous role and his fastball, according to Fangraphs, is averaging less than 86 mph this season. But a good few weeks could put him at least in the discussion when Mike Matheny is putting together the National League staff and the Dodgers have started to build a little campaign.

#56 RP

Los Angeles Dodgers

2014 STATS

GM 35

W1

L3

BB13

K29

ERA 1.73

The team's official Twitter account tweets #AllStar whenever it mentions Howell, who has a 0.69 ERA since May 9 and is holding opposing hitters to a .146 average in that time.

Howell, 31, says he's flattered, but he's not canceling his All-Star break plans just yet.

"That would be a shock, an absolute shock," Howell said. "I've never been that guy. I've always been the under-the-radar guy and, to be honest, I like it that way. Don't get it twisted. It would be a huge honor, but I never have that as my goal. My goal is a World Series."

Howell might be right. His chances appear slim as left-handed relievers are thriving in the National League this year. Six -- Tony Watson, Dan Jennings, Will Smith, Zach Duke and Jeremy Affeldt -- have better ERA's than Howell's 1.73 this season.

The Dodgers appear to have a couple of locks -- Yasiel Puig and Zack Greinke -- for the All-Star game in Minnesota, with several other players -- Howell, Josh Beckett, Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw, Adrian Gonzalez and Dee Gordon -- as possibilities.