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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

All-Star Game Absences Mount

The All-Star Game is losing some of its brightest stars. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday due to left knee irritation and will skip the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia, aiming to be in better condition for the second half of the season. Nick Kurtz, the Athletics' first baseman and an American League All-Star selection, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a thumb sprain went on IL. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski will also miss the All-Star Game because of arm fatigue.

Player News and Roster Moves

Bo Bichette has been out of the New York Mets lineup for two consecutive days with leg and ankle soreness, and manager Carlos Mendoza indicated he might not return until after the All-Star break. In more positive news, Cristopher Sanchez delivered an All-Star caliber performance for the Phillies, striking out seven over seven innings to secure a victory against the Tigers. The Brewers also placed pitcher Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list with forearm tightness gone on IL.

Contract and Draft Updates

JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals have agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $112.5 million, according to sources. In the MLB draft, the Giants selected Peyton Bonds, son of MLB legend Barry Bonds, who posted a .352 batting average with six home runs and 13 stolen bases for Rutgers this past season.

Home Run Derby Field Set

Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies and rookie Munetaka Murakami of the White Sox have been added to the Home Run Derby field, rounding out the eight-player lineup for Monday's event in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, fresh off hitting for the cycle, and Dodgers left-handed pitcher Justin Wrobleski were named to the All-Star rosters on Saturday.