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MLB All-Star Game 2026 rosters announced
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Key Points:
- The Braves, Dodgers, and Phillies each have five players selected for the All-Star Game, with notable veterans like Freddie Freeman (10th selection) and Shohei Ohtani (6th selection) representing the Dodgers, and Chris Sale (10th selection) for the Braves.
- First-time All-Stars include A's catcher Langeliers, who is the first A's catcher to start since 1988, and Toronto’s Clement, who has continued to build on his breakout season.
- Young stars Witt and Caminero are expected to be future All-Star mainstays, with Caminero entering the Home Run Derby after hitting 70 home runs since 2025.
- Injuries have affected some players, such as Mike Trout who is expected to be ready for the game despite a recent hamstring strain, and Guerrero who declined his selection due to a back issue, allowing Nick Kurtz to start at first base for the AL.
- The NL Cy Young race is highly competitive with pitchers like Misiorowski (1.47 ERA), Sánchez (2.00 ERA), Sale, and Burns all posting impressive numbers, while several position players like Dingler and Goodman have emerged as stars with strong offensive performances.
