The American League’s starting outfield for next week’s All-Star Game certainly isn’t lacking in star power with the Los Angeles Angels‘ Mike Trout, New York‘s Aaron Judge and Boston‘s Mookie Betts getting the nod.
The Red Sox have a second starter in designated hitter J.D. Martinez.
The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs lead the National League’s roster with two starters apiece.
First baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Nick Markakis, a first-time selection at 34, will be joined in the lineup by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and second baseman Javier Baez.
Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper will be in his usual spot for the All-Star Game, which is being played at Nationals Park on July 17. Harper is batting just .218 this season, but he has 21 homers and 50 RBI.
Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds out the outfield for the National League, with Colorado‘s Nolan Arenado and San Francisco‘s Brandon Crawford joining Baez and Freeman in the infield for the NL.
Baltimore‘s Manny Machado, a coveted trade target of contending teams, will start at shortstop for the American League with Chicago‘s Jose Abreu, Houston‘s Jose Altuve and Cleveland‘s Jose Ramirez joining him in the infield.
Tampa Bay‘s Wilson Ramos will start at catcher for the American League.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.