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Jesse Rogers, ESPN Workers Author
The Philadelphia Phillies are sending three infielders to the MLB All-Star Sport later this month, as Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm have been among the many starters named for the Midsummer Basic on Wednesday night.
Turner gained out over Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts in a detailed vote — though Betts would not be capable to play within the recreation due to a damaged left hand. In the meantime, Bohm will probably be making his first All-Star begin after having gained 70% of the ultimate voting over San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado.
“It is nice for the group,” Phillies supervisor Rob Thomson stated.
The league introduced the starters Wednesday for the July 16 recreation in Arlington, Texas. The New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Cleveland Guardians, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres every have two starters representing their respective groups.
For the American League, the Yankees’ Aaron Decide and Juan Soto will begin collectively within the outfield, together with the Guardians’ Steven Kwan.
The Toronto Blue Jays‘ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will begin at first base, with the Astros’ Jose Altuve at second, the Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson at shortstop and the Guardians’ Jose Ramirez at third. The O’s Adley Rutschman gained the voting behind the plate, and the Astros’ Yordan Alvarez did the identical at designated hitter. Alvarez narrowly beat out Baltimore DH Ryan O’Hearn in ultimate voting, 52 to 48 p.c.
For the Nationwide League, becoming a member of Harper, Turner and Bohm within the infield will probably be Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, whereas the Brewers’ Christian Yelich will begin alongside Padres teammates Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis Jr. within the outfield.
Brewers catcher William Contreras will begin behind the plate, and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will get the nod at designated hitter.
Reserves will probably be introduced Sunday.
“Hopefully [Bryson] Stott makes it as nicely,” Thomson stated. “Atlanta had it final yr the place all 4 of their infielders made it.”
