Carlos Rodón, Carlos Estévez and Casey Mize were appointed replacement launchers on the alignment of the American League for the Star Match.
The New York Yankees Rodón, a star for the third time in five seasons, will replace his teammate Max Fried for Tuesday’s match in Atlanta. Fried will not be available because it should start on Saturday against Chicago Cubs.
The Estévez des Royals de Kansas City replaces Jacob Degrom from Texas, which should start in Houston on Saturday evening. Degrom will go to Atlanta and participate in the activities of the stars. Estévez was an All-Star in 2023 when he was with the Los Angeles Angels.
Mize takes the place of the place by Garrett Crochet de Boston, which should start on Saturday against Tampa Bay. Mize gives Tigers Six All-Stars, most of all teams and tied to the franchise record.
The third basic player of the Royals, Maikel Garcia, will replace Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay, who made the injured list with a left oblique outfit. The additions of Estévez and Garcia give the Royals four All-Stars, corresponding to their total of 2024.
The Seattle Navy announced that central defender Julio Rodríguez will not participate and he was replaced by his teammate Randy Arozarena. Rodríguez had been elected on the AL list via the players’ ballot. The navies, who have five All-Stars, said that Rodriguez would use the break to “recover, rest and prepare for the second half”.
Arozarena is a star for the second time. He started in the left field for the Al two years ago, when he was with Tampa Bay. Arozarena was a finalist of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in Home Run Derby 2023.
Righting Rays Drew Rasmussen, a first All-Star, replaces the left-hander of the Angels Yusei Kikuchi, who should start on Saturday evening at Arizona. Rasmussen has a 7-5 file with an MPM of 2.82 in 18 departures.
San Diego added a third relief of the NL stars in the left -hander Adrian Morejon, who replaces the Philadelphia Starter, Zack Wheeler. The right -hander of the Phillies should start in San Diego on Saturday evening. Morejon entered the weekend with an MPM of 1.71 in 45 appearances.
Until now, there are 15 replacements, which brings the total number of All-Stars to 79.
