MLB announces All-Star Game finalists
Major League Baseball announced the All-Star Game finalists Friday, naming both league's top three vote-getters at each infield position as well as the top nine outfielders.
Fans will vote on the pool of finalists to decide the All-Star starters. Voting opens June 26 and closes the following day. The announcement will be made June 27 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The All-Star Game is July 9 in Cleveland. The host Indians have only one player with a shot to become a starter in first baseman Carlos Santana.
The New York Yankees have at least one delegate at each position, while the Houston Astros lead the American League with seven total finalists.
In the National League, the Chicago Cubs reign supreme with seven finalists, including three outfielders.
American League
Catcher
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | NYY |
| James McCann | CWS |
| Robinson Chirinos | HOU |
First Base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Luke Voit | NYY |
| C.J. Cron | MIN |
| Carlos Santana | CLE |
Second Base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | NYY |
| Jose Altuve | HOU |
| Tommy La Stella | LAA |
Third Base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Hunter Dozier | KC |
| Alex Bregman | HOU |
| Gio Urshela | NYY |
Shortstop
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY |
| Carlos Correa | HOU |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN |
Outfield
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA |
| George Springer | HOU |
| Michael Brantley | HOU |
| Austin Meadows | TB |
| Mookie Betts | BOS |
| Eddie Rosario | MIN |
| Aaron Judge | NYY |
| Josh Reddick | HOU |
| Joey Gallo | TEX |
Designated Hitter
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | TEX |
| Nelson Cruz | MIN |
| J.D. Martinez | BOS |
National League
Catcher
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC |
| Brian McCann | ATL |
| Yasmani Grandal | MIL |
First Base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Josh Bell | PIT |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL |
Second Base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Mike Moustakas | MIL |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL |
| Ketel Marte | ARI |
Third Base
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL |
| Kris Bryant | CHC |
| Josh Donaldson | ATL |
Shortstop
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL |
| Trevor Story | COL |
Outfield
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | LAD |
| Christian Yelich | MIL |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL |
| Nick Markakis | ATL |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL |
| Albert Almora Jr. | CHC |
| Jason Heyward | CHC |
| Kyle Schwarber | CHC |
| Joc Pederson | LAD |
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