2023 MLB All-Star Game rosters: Juan Soto, Adley Rutschman join starters; Shohei Ohtani goes as pitcher, DH

2023 MLB All-Star Game rosters: Juan Soto, Adley Rutschman join starters; Shohei Ohtani goes as pitcher, DH

The 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is scheduled for July 11 at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, and on Sunday the full rosters for the American League and National League squads were unveiled. 

Starters had already been announced following the conclusion of the two-phase fan ballot. The remainder of each league's 32-man roster -- meaning reserves and 12 pitchers -- was determined by player vote and in some instances commissioner's selection. Each of MLB's 30 teams must be represented by at least one All-Star selection, although that selection doesn't have to play or even be healthy enough to play. 

The Braves topped the field with eight All-Star selections this year, followed by the Rangers and Dodgers with five while the Orioles and Blue Jays are sending four apiece. The Braves' eight All-Stars is the most by any team since the 2012 Rangers also had eight. Also, the Dodgers have at least five All-Stars for the fourth consecutive season while the Blue Jays have at least four for the third consecutive season. Finally, the Orioles have multiple All-Stars for the first time since 2016. 

Now for the full rosters. 

American League starters

C: Jonah Heim, Rangers
1B: Yandy Díaz, Rays
2B: Marcus Semien, Rangers
3B: Josh Jung, Rangers
SS: Corey Seager, Rangers
OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees (on injured list and will be replaced)
OF: Mike Trout, Angels
OF: Randy Arozarena, Rays
DH: Shohei Ohtani, Angels

Manager: Dusty Baker, Astros

In the case of Judge or any other injured player voted as a starter by fans, the respective manager will select a replacement starter from his pool of reserves. Ohtani received his starting spot prior to Phase 2 of the fan vote for being the AL's top vote-earner in Phase 1. The remaining eight starters in each league were selected from two finalists at each position during Phase 2 of fan balloting. 

National League starters

C: Sean Murphy, Braves
1B: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
2B: Luis Arraez, Marlins
3B: Nolan Arenado, Cardinals
SS: Orlando Arcia, Braves
OF: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves
OF: Mookie Betts, Dodgers
OF: Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks
DH: J.D. Martinez, Dodgers

Manager: Rob Thomson, Phillies

On the NL side, Acuña was the top vote-getter in the opening phase of the fan ballot and earned an automatic starting nod. 

American League reserves

C: Salvador Perez, Royals; Adley Rutschman, Orioles
INF: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays; Whit Merrifield, Blue Jays; Bo Bichette, Blue Jays; José Ramírez, Guardians
OF: Luis Robert Jr., White Sox; Austin Hays, Orioles; Yordan Alvarez, Astros, Adolis García, Rangers
DH: Brent Rooker, Athletics

National League reserves

C: Will Smith, Dodgers; Elias Díaz, Rockies
INF: Matt Olson, Braves; Ozzie Albies, Braves; Austin Riley, Braves; Dansby Swanson, Cubs; Pete Alonso, Mets
OF: Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Diamondbacks; Nick Castellanos, Phillies; Juan Soto, Padres
DH: Jorge Soler, Marlins

American League pitchers

Shohei Ohtani, AngelsGerrit Cole, YankeesLuis Castillo, MarinersSonny Gray, TwinsNathan Eovaldi, RangersKevin Gausman, Blue JaysShane McClanahan, RaysFramber Valdez, AstrosMichael Lorenzen, TigersKenley Jansen, Red SoxEmmanuel Clase, GuardiansFélix Bautista, OriolesYennier Cano, Orioles

National League pitchers

Zac Gallen, DiamondbacksSpencer Strider, BravesBryce Elder, BravesJustin Steele, CubsMitch Keller, PiratesJosiah Gray, NationalsClayton Kershaw, DodgersMarcus Stroman, CubsAlexis Díaz, RedsJosh Hader, PadresDevin Williams, BrewersCamilo Doval, Giants

Coming into the 2023 All-Star Game, the American League leads the all-time series with a record of 47-43-2, according to Baseball-Reference. The AL comes in having won nine straight All-Star Games. 

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