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Rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were released Saturday night. Several players with strong first-half statistics were left off the initial lists.
vox.comRosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were announced Saturday night. The selections drew immediate attention to several players with strong statistical performances who were not included.
selections Brice Turang of the Milwaukee
Brewers was identified as the largest omission at second base. He ranks seventh in bWAR and eighth in fWAR among National League position players. Voters selected Ozzie Albies as the starter and Luis Arraez as the reserve. Justin Wrobleski of the Los Angeles Dodgers was also omitted despite a 10-2 record and 2.80 ERA.
He is tied for second among National League pitchers in wins. Kyle Harrison of the Milwaukee Brewers recorded an 8-1 mark and 2.82 ERA after two midseason trades.
selections Sonny Gray of the Boston Red
Sox stands at 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA. Jonathan Aranda and Willson Contreras were noted as candidates for injury replacements at first base. >"The best second baseman in the NL isn't on the team." — CBS Sports, July 2026 >"If the emphasis is on 'first-half' production, then Wrobleski is the biggest pitching snub." — ESPN, July 4, 2026
These outlets didn't split into competing frames — coverage was uniform.
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