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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

All-Star Roster Moves and Injury Updates

The National League All-Star team gained a new member as Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was named to the squad as an injury replacement for Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani himself was scratched from his scheduled pitching start Friday due to ongoing left knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game. In other injury news, Mets infielder Mark Vientos will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after fracturing his right hand. The Reds activated third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the injured list, while the Royals activated first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino from the IL after he missed over three weeks with a fractured right hamate bone returning from the injured list. Jacob de Grom will skip his next start for the Rangers due to a glute and hip strain, though the team is optimistic he can avoid the injured list.

Rookie Milestones and Contract Extensions

Toronto's Kazuma Okamoto tied Shohei Ohtani's record for the most home runs by a Japanese-born rookie in a single season, hitting his 22nd dinger Friday night. In a significant contract development, infielder JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension. Rookie Chicago White Sox center fielder Tristan Peters achieved a rare feat Friday, hitting for the cycle and becoming the first White Sox player to accomplish this in nine years.

Home Run Derby Participants and Team Rankings

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami have been added to the Home Run Derby field, rounding out the eight-man competition set to take place in Philadelphia on Monday. In the latest Power Rankings, the Marlins debuted at their highest position of 2026, while the Padres' struggles continue. The Red Sox experienced a significant delay before their game against the Mets, with their team plane being grounded for nearly 24 hours, causing them to arrive at Citi Field just over two hours before the scheduled first pitch. The Brewers continued to bolster their pitching staff, signing free agent right-hander Bryse Wilson to address injuries.