Major League Baseball announced the full 2026 All-Star rosters on Saturday, scheduling the Midsummer Classic for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The rosters feature 26 first-time selections, with the Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies each sending five players to the game, tied for the most in the majors.
Dodgers’ Historic Surge and Andy Pages’ First Selection
Photo: Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a significant mark on the 2026 rosters, tying the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies with five total selections. According to the Los Angeles Times, this is the first time since 1980 that the franchise has seen four players named as starters.
Among those starters is center fielder Andy Pages. After narrowly missing out in 2025, Pages earns his first All-Star nod. He expressed a measured approach to the news before the Dodgers’ 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
“I wanted to participate, but that wasn’t in my control. I didn’t want to put it out there until I knew it was for sure,”
Andy Pages, Dodgers Center Fielder
Pages’ inclusion is supported by his teammates. Freddie Freeman, making his 10th All-Star appearance, told the Los Angeles Times that Pages should have received the recognition last year.
The Dodgers’ presence is bolstered by other heavy hitters:
Shohei Ohtani: Sixth selection; led the majors in Phase 1 voting.
Freddie Freeman: 10th selection.
Max Muncy: Third selection; first Dodger to start at third base since Ron Cey in 1977.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Second selection.
Yamamoto solidified his spot with a dominant performance on Saturday, striking out 10 batters over seven shutout innings against the Padres. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted that Yamamoto “looked like an All-Star” and executed with clear intent from the first pitch.
American League Shifts: Nick Kurtz Steps In for Guerrero Jr.
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The American League lineup is already seeing its first adjustment. MLB Trader Rumors reports that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will skip the game to rest a lower back injury. Consequently, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz will start in his place, having received the most votes on the Player Ballot.
The AL roster reflects a mix of established icons and rising stars. Mike Trout leads all players with 12 career selections. Despite a right hamstring strain that sidelined him since June 18, MLB.com reports he is expected to be ready for the game in Philadelphia, a city roughly 40 miles from his hometown of Millville, NJ.
The AL also showcases significant young talent:
Junior Caminero (Rays): Making his second selection after hitting 70 home runs since 2025.
Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals): Third selection; currently ranks second among position players with 4.6 fWAR.
Shea Langeliers (Athletics): First selection; first A’s catcher to start the Midsummer Classic since Terry Steinbach in 1988.
Legend Picks and Roster Composition
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The composition of the teams differs slightly due to a special designation. Commissioner Rob Manfred named Phillies star Bryce Harper as a “Legend Pick” for the National League. As MLB Trader Rumors noted, this addition brings the NL squad to 33 players, while the AL remains at 32.
The 2026 rosters are characterized by a heavy influx of new blood. There are 26 first-time All-Stars, including four rookies:
Kevin McGonigle (Tigers)
Sal Stewart (Reds)
Parker Messick (Guardians)
Travis Bazzana (Guardians)
Managerial Leadership and Game Logistics
The game will be managed by two of the league’s current top skippers. Dave Roberts, who led the Dodgers to a World Series title last year, will helm the National League. John Schneider of the Blue Jays will manage the American League. Both managers are expected to determine their starting pitchers next week.
The All-Star Game on July 14 is the finale of a broader celebration at Citizens Bank Park. According to CBS Sports, the festivities include:
July 11-12: 2026 MLB Draft
July 12: Futures Game
July 13: Home Run Derby
Full 2026 All-Star Rosters
The following rosters represent the current selections, though MLB officials noted that replacements may occur due to injuries.
Position
National League (Manager: Dave Roberts)
American League (Manager: John Schneider)
Catcher
Drake Baldwin (Braves)
Shea Langeliers (Athletics)
First Base
Freddie Freeman (Dodgers)
Nick Kurtz (Athletics) / Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #
Second Base
Ozzie Albies (Braves)
Ernie Clement (Blue Jays)
Third Base
Max Muncy (Dodgers)
Junior Caminero (Rays)
Shortstop
CJ Abrams (Nationals)
Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)
Outfield
B. Marsh (PHI), J. Soto (NYM), A. Pages (LAD)
M. Trout (LAA), B. Buxton (MIN), A. Judge (NYY) #
DH
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)
Yordan Alvarez (Astros)
The pitching staffs feature a mix of established veterans and emerging arms, including Chris Sale (Braves) and Freddie Freeman (Dodgers) both earning their 10th selections. The National League staff includes Paul Skenes (Pirates) and Logan Webb (Giants), while the American League features Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox) and Joe Ryan (Twins).
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