2026 MLB All-Star Game: Full Rosters Unveiled

The highly anticipated 2026 MLB All-Star Game is just around the corner, with the full rosters unveiled for the Midsummer Classic. This year’s game will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, marking a grand finale to a mini-celebration that includes the 2026 MLB Draft (July 11-12), the Futures Game (July 12), and the Home Run Derby (July 13).

As is tradition, the All-Star Game starters were determined by fan vote, with Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement receiving the most votes in their respective leagues, thereby skipping the second phase of voting entirely. The rest of the roster was determined by a combination of player voting and selections made by the commissioner’s office.

At the team level, the Phillies, thanks to the late addition of Jesús Luzardo, led all comers with six All-Stars, closely followed by the Dodgers and Braves with five selections each. In the American League (AL), the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Rays topped the circuit with four selections each. Notably, each of MLB’s 30 teams has at least one All-Star representative, making this a truly inclusive and representative selection.

On July 8, MLB announced that Commissioner Rob Manfred has added future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander to the AL All-Star roster as a Legends Pick. Verlander, who has been dealing with hip and hamstring injuries since March 30, will not pitch in the All-Star Game but will attend and be honored during the festivities. In a poignant moment, Verlander also announced that 2026 will be his final season, bringing an end to an illustrious career.

The National League (NL) will be managed by Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts, a nice bonus after leading his squad to last year’s World Series title. The American League, meanwhile, will be helmed by Blue Jays manager John Schneider. Each manager will select their team’s starting pitcher in the coming days, adding an exciting layer of strategy to the All-Star Game.

Meet the American League Starters

The American League starters have been announced, featuring some of the biggest names in the league. Catcher Shea Langeliers of the Athletics will lead the pack, followed by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays at first base. Ernie Clement, the leading AL vote-getter, will take the field at second base, while Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals will man shortstop. Junior Caminero of the Rays will play third base, with Mike Trout of the Angels, Byron Buxton of the Twins, and Aaron Judge of the Yankees (who will not play due to injury) rounding out the outfield. Yordan Alvarez of the Astros will take the designated hitter spot.

The American League reserves include Dillon Dingler of the Tigers, Adley Rutschman of the Orioles, Yandy Díaz of the Rays, Nick Kurtz of the Athletics (who will replace Guerrero in the starting lineup), Ben Rice of the Yankees, Travis Bazzana of the Guardians, Miguel Vargas of the White Sox, Kevin McGonigle of the Tigers, Cody Bellinger of the Yankees (who will replace Judge in the starting lineup), Randy Arozarena of the Mariners, Riley Greene of the Tigers, Bryan Baker of the Rays, Dylan Cease of the Blue Jays, Aroldis Chapman of the Red Sox, Jacob Latz of the Rangers, Parker Messick of the Guardians, Drew Rasmussen of the Rays, Joe Ryan of the Twins, Cam Schlittler of the Yankees, Cade Smith of the Guardians, Ranger Suárez of the Red Sox, Louie Varland of the Blue Jays, Michael Wacha of the Royals, and Justin Verlander of the Tigers (Legends Pick).

Meet the National League Starters

The National League starters have also been announced, featuring some of the biggest names in the league. Catcher Drake Baldwin of the Braves will lead the pack, followed by Freddie Freeman of the Dodgers at first base. Ozzie Albies of the Braves will play second base, while CJ Abrams of the Nationals will man shortstop. Max Muncy of the Dodgers will play third base, with Brandon Marsh of the Phillies, Juan Soto of the Mets, and Andy Pages of the Dodgers rounding out the outfield. Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers will take the designated hitter spot.

The National League reserves include Hunter Goodman of the Rockies, William Contreras of the Brewers, Matt Olson of the Braves, Sal Stewart of the Reds, Bryce Harper of the Phillies (Legends Pick), Luis Arraez of the Giants, Otto Lopez of the Marlins, Corbin Carroll of the Diamondbacks, Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs, Jordan Walker of the Cardinals, James Wood of the Nationals, Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies, Chase Burns of the Reds, Jhoan Duran of the Phillies, Raisel Iglesias of the Braves, Max Meyer of the Marlins, Mason Miller of the Padres, Eduardo Rodriguez of the Diamondbacks, Cristopher Sánchez of the Phillies, Chris Sale of the Braves, Paul Skenes of the Pirates, Logan Webb of the Giants, Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers, Braxton Ashcraft of the Pirates, and Jesús Luzardo of the Phillies.

With the rosters announced, fans can now look forward to the highly anticipated All-Star Game. Who will be the stars of the show? Will the Phillies, Dodgers, and Braves continue to dominate the selection process? Stay tuned to find out!