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Alex Bregman, Bobby Witt Jr. among the AL All-Star reserves

The full list of All-Star Game participants has been revealed, including both starters and reserves in case of any late dropouts. Among the names are Alex Bregman and Bobby Witt Jr., along with other big-name stars.

Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 03, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
© Getty ImagesAlex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 03, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Alex Bregman has been named one of the American League All-Star reserves, marking his third appearance in the event. Bobby Witt Jr. also received his second All-Star nod, joining the reserves alongside several other talented players.

Beyond Alex Bregman and Bobby Witt Jr., the Rays will have two players among the AL reserves: first baseman Jonathan Aranda and second baseman Brandon Lowe. They will be the only teammates to be selected as reserves for the AL.

The reserves will be available in case any starter is unable to play due to injury or any other reason. Among the reserves, two players—Aranda and Jeremy Peña—will be making their first All-Star Game appearance.

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The Complete List of Reserves

As previously mentioned, only two rookie reserves will be making their first All-Star Game appearance, while all nine other players have prior experience in such MLB events. The most veteran among the reserves are Alex Bregman (Red Sox) and Julio Rodríguez (Mariners), both with three All-Star Game appearances.

PositionPlayerTeamAll-Star Games
CAlejandro KirkBlue Jays2
1BJonathan ArandaRays1
2BBrandon LoweRays2
3BAlex BregmanRed Sox3
3BJazz Chisholm Jr.Yankees2
SSJeremy PeñaAstros1
SSBobby Witt Jr.Royals2
OFByron BuxtonTwins2
OFSteven KwanGuardians2
OFJulio RodríguezMariners3
DHBrent RookerAthletics2
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American League All-Star Starters Announced

Aaron Judge will headline the American League starters, leading a group that includes several seasoned veterans. Among them is Vladimir Guerrero Jr., making his fifth All-Star appearance. The most veteran player among all AL starters will be the Guardians’ José Ramírez, earning his seventh All-Star nod.

Ramírez is tied with the National League’s Manny Machado for the second-most All-Star selections among all players, trailing only the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, who leads with nine career appearances.

PositionPlayerTeamAll-Star Games
CCal RaleighMariners1
1BVladimir Guerrero Jr.Blue Jays5
2BGleyber TorresTigers3
3BJosé RamírezGuardians7
SSJacob WilsonAthletics1
OFJavier BáezTigers3
OFRiley GreeneTigers2
OFAaron Judge†Yankees7
DHRyan O’HearnOrioles1
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