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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

All-Star Snubs and Surprises

The All-Star Game is shaping up to be a bit thinner on star power than anticipated. Shohei Ohtani on Friday due to ongoing left knee irritation and as a result. He was also replaced on the National League roster by Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named to the NL squad. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, who was slated to start for the American League, went on the injured list with a right thumb sprain. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski was also scratched from his scheduled start due to arm fatigue and will miss the Midsummer Classic. On a brighter note, White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, was named an All-Star, as was Dodgers left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski.

Player Milestones and Injuries

Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup by the New York Mets for a second consecutive day on Saturday due to leg and right ankle soreness, and he might miss time through the All-Star break. In Philadelphia, Cristopher Sanchez rebounded from a poor start to strike out seven batters over seven innings in the Phillies' victory. For the Toronto Blue Jays, Kazuma Okamoto hit his 22nd home run Friday night for the most by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season in the majors. Meanwhile, the Brewers placed left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list with tightness in his throwing forearm was reported.

Draft Day and Contract News

The first 135 picks of the MLB draft are complete, with teams making their selections. The San Francisco Giants notably picked Peyton Bonds, the son of slugger Barry Bonds, who hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers this past season was noted. In contract news, infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are nearing an agreement on an eight-year contract extension worth $112.5 million, according to sources was reported.

Home Run Derby Participants

The field for the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia is now set. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami were added to the field to round out the eight participants. The competition is scheduled for Monday night.