Seiya snubbed: Suzuki left off NL All-Star roster
The latest: Seiya Suzuki is having one of his best seasons, but because of the position he plays, he was not given the All-Star nod.
Outfielders Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong were voted to start by the fans, while pitcher Matthew Boyd was named to the team Sunday night.
By the numbers: Suzuki is the Cubs' primary Designated Hitter and he leads the league in RBIs (75), while hitting 24 home runs.
Both his home run and RBI totals are career highs and the season is only halfway through.
Suzuki is on pace for over 50 home runs and 150 RBIs.
What they're saying: "It was a surprise," WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout tells Axios. "He could still be added if any other players drop out."
Between the lines: Because All-Star rosters are usually filled by position, Suzuki was competing with Dodgers' superstar Shohei Ohtani (voted in by fans) and Phillies (and former Cubs) slugger Kyle Schwarber for a roster spot.
Reality check: Schwarber has 27 home runs, leading the Phillies to a sensational first half.
The bottom line: The Cubs are well represented for the Midsummer Classic, but it's disappointing that Suzuki wasn't rewarded for his career season on the North Side.
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