MLB All-Star Game Starters Announced
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Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Major League Baseball All-Star Game starting lineups were announced on Sunday night, with the Kansas City Royals landing four of the starting slots.
A number of familiar names made the cut, with two-time MVP Miguel Cabrera starting at first base for the American League, and Mike Trout joining him in the outfield. For the National League, Buster Posey, Bryce Harper and Giancarlo Stanton will start.
But the leading vote-getter was Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson, who will appear in his second midsummer classic.
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier will start the game at his home stadium on July 14.
Reserves, pitchers and players eligible for the Final Vote will be announced Monday.
See the full list of starters below:
American League
Catcher: Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals
First Baseman: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers
Second Baseman: Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
Shortstop: Alcides Escobar, Kansas City Royals
Third Baseman: Josh Donaldson, Toronto Blue Jays
Outfielder: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Outfielder: Lorenzo Cain, Kansas City Royals
Outfielder: Alex Gordon, Kansas City Royals
Designated Hitter: Nelson Cruz
National League
Catcher: Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants
First Baseman: Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona Diamondbacks
Second Baseman: Dee Gordon, Miami Marlins
Shortstop: Jhonny Peralta, St. Louis Cardinals
Third Baseman: Todd Frazier, Cincinnati Reds
Outfielder: Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
Outfielder: Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Outfielder: Matt Holliday, St. Louis Cardinals
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