Clayton Kershaw makes 11th appearance in All-Star team; rookie sensation James Wood youngest pick
was named to his 11th
All-Star Game
as
MLB
unveiled the full rosters for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta's Truist Park. The 37-year-old Dodgers legend, recently joining the 3,000-strikeout club, was selected as a 'Legend Pick' by Commissioner Rob Manfred - his first such nod since Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols in 2022.
Joining Kershaw are a wave of young stars, led by 22-year-old
James Wood
, the youngest of the 65 All-Stars. Wood, acquired by the Nationals in the 2022
Juan Soto
trade, is one of 19 first-time selections. The 23-and-under group includes
Paul Skenes
, Elly De La Cruz, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Jacob Wilson.
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Skenes, a Pittsburgh ace, is open to starting for the NL in his second consecutive All-Star Game, while Wood expressed excitement at sharing a clubhouse with MLB's best.
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The Dodgers boast five All-Stars for the sixth straight season, including Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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Veteran
Aroldis Chapman
, at 37, narrowly edges Kershaw as the oldest All-Star, while Shane Smith becomes the second Rule 5 draft pick since 2000 to make the roster in his first season.
Notable omissions include Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, George Springer, Trea Turner, and Sonny Gray, though injury replacements are expected.
Detroit and Seattle each send four players, while rookies and legends alike highlight a diverse and exciting All-Star class set to take center stage in Atlanta.
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