US EditionDoes MLB Need to Fix All-Star Game Selection Process Rules? Players Are Split on Who Gets to Go
ATLANTA, JUL 14 – Jacob Misiorowski was added to the National League All-Star team after about a dozen pitchers declined the spot, making him the fastest player ever selected after just five MLB games.
- Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, with only five MLB starts, was named as an injury replacement to the National League All-Star Game in Atlanta on Tuesday night.
- Misiorowski’s selection sparked debate because Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, who has an 8-2 record and a 2.50 ERA, was overlooked despite strong season performance.
- Dave Roberts, manager of the National League All-Star team, supported Misiorowski's selection, describing it as an obvious choice and expressing his intention to have the pitcher take the mound early in the game to energize the crowd.
- Players expressed mixed views, with some calling the selection process "broken," others valuing every team having a representative, while Phillies teammates emphasized their criticism was not an attack on Misiorowski.
- The controversy highlights ongoing tension between choosing the best players and ensuring fan engagement via team representation, suggesting MLB may need to reconsider All-Star selection rules.
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