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Steven Kwan's second consecutive All-Star selection validates his status as one of baseball's top outfielders.
This is Steven Kwan's second consecutive All-Star selection. He'll be a reserve outfielder for the AL, joining Jose Ramirez as Guardians All-Stars.
After earning his seventh-career selection and fourth start in the All-Star Game, the Guardians third baseman will skip the Midsummer Classic.
However, he has a strong track record. He's a former All-Star, Gold Glove winner and Silver Slugger. He's also a switch hitter with power. The Guardians are likely to sell this year at the deadline, and Santana is a solid rental piece for a contending team such as the Red Sox.
Star Game rosters feature undeniable star power, a large collection of first-time selections and more players from the Los Angeles Dodgers than any other team. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge were the two leading vote getters in the National League and American League this year and they'll headline lineups that mix baseball's entrenched best with 21 all-star selections 26 years old or younger.
What’s particularly telling about Kwan’s reputation among his peers is the universal respect for his complete game. He currently leads the American League with eight outfield assists, complementing his exceptional hitting with elite defense.
Pitchers and reserves have been named to the American League and National League All-Star Teams, as announced today by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. The 2025
It will be Ramírez's fourth career start for the AL and seventh All-Star selection overall, tying the record for the most by a position player in club history.
Jose Ramirez remains a mainstay in the starting lineup for the American League. Ramirez was announced as an All-Star Game starter, as revealed on a live July 2 ESPN broadcast. He was a finalist at third base along with the Red Sox 's Alex Bregman.
Phase 2 voting is underway for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Here's how the races to determine the All-Star starters are shaping up.
The reigning AL Cy Young winner and the best young pitcher in baseball will be on the mound for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal and Pittsburgh Pirates righty Paul Skenes have been named the All-Star Game starting pitchers.