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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

All-Star Game Shakeups and Snubs

The American League All-Star team took a hit Saturday as Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz was placed on the IL with a thumb sprain, sidelining him from his starting first base duties. He joins a growing list of notable absences. Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani Friday due to knee irritation and will also miss the All-Star Game. Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski because of arm fatigue. On the National League side, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, stating he felt "disrespected" by being overlooked earlier. Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named an All-Star replacement for Ohtani.

Rookie Notables and Injury Concerns

In brighter news for the White Sox, rookie center fielder Tristan Peters hit for the cycle Friday night, a feat not accomplished by a Chicago player in nine years. He was subsequently named to the All-Star roster Saturday. Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto with his 22nd home run of the season, the most by a Japanese-born rookie in major league history. However, injuries continue to plague some teams. Mets shortstop Bo Bichette was held out of the lineup for a second straight day due to leg soreness and an ankle issue, and he may miss time through the All-Star break. Brewers left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison went on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness.

Home Run Derby Field and Draft Buzz

The Home Run Derby field in Philadelphia is now set, with Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami. The MLB draft also saw its first day conclude, with the initial 135 picks made. Among the selections, the San Francisco Giants picked Peyton Bonds, son of Barry Bonds in the third round. In contract news, infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension, sources told ESPN as of Friday.

Pitching Performances and Fantasy Advice

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez Saturday, striking out seven batters over seven innings in a win against the Tigers. This performance comes after a rough outing earlier in the week where he allowed a career-worst nine earned runs. For fantasy managers looking to set their lineups, advice for Sunday points to Joey Cantillo being in a groove, while Saturday's analysis suggests Griffin Jax.