Major League Baseball announced the All-Star game rosters. However, there is a limit to the number of players who can be part of them. Thus, here is a list of MLB All-Star Game snubs and why we think they should be part of the event.
The Midsummer Classic will take place on July 11. Sixty-four players earned the right to be part of the event. However, managers could replace starting pitchers who might have schedule conflicts. Also, there could be replacements due to injury.
Here are some players that league officials, players, and fans could not find a room in the All-Star roster.
MLB All-Star Game Snubs
Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks is second only to Luis Arraez among National League second basemen for OPS at .867. Also, he has 15 homers, which is third.
According to pitcher prop bet experts, Carlos Estevez of the Angels is perfect in 21 save opportunities, a team record. Also, he has an ERA of 1.85.
Rafael Devers of the Red Sox is in the top three in the American League in home runs, extra-base hits, and RBI. Also, many fans thought he was a shoo-in to be in the All-Star event.
Another Red Sox that should be in the All-Star game is Masataka Yoshida. He always found a way to get on base since he arrived from Japan.
David Bednar of the Pirates struck out 37 batters and walked four. Thus, he has a WHIP of 0.89 in 31 1/3 frames. According to baseball betting picks, his performance is worthy of being an NL reliever. However, Pittsburgh struggled, so Bednar was snubbed in the All-Star ballot.
Spencer Steer and the rest of the Reds stormed out of nowhere to be on top of the NL Central division. According to experts of baseball betting in Korea, it was due to their 12-game winning streak. Steer has 13 home runs and 35 extra-base hits. Also, he is ninth in the NL with an OPS of .876.
