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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

All-Star Game Absences Mount

Several players are sidelined or withdrawing from the upcoming All-Star Game. Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler will not pitch in the event, opting to rest on his normal recovery day. Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start due to knee irritation and will miss the All-Star Game. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was placed on the 10-day injured list with a thumb sprain, sidelining him from the game where he was slated to start. Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is out with arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game. Mets shortstop Bo Bichette has been held out of the lineup for two consecutive days with leg and ankle soreness and may miss time through the All-Star break. Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler declined an invitation to the All-Star Game, stating he felt "disrespected" by previous snubs.

Player Performances and Roster Additions

Despite the absences, some players are making their mark. White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters, who recently hit for the cycle, and Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski were named to the All-Star rosters. Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez returned to All-Star form, striking out seven batters over seven innings in a win against the Tigers. Separately, the first 135 picks of the MLB draft have been completed, with emerging from the initial selections.