Summary
Paul Skenes is picked for the All-Star Game on Sunday just eight weeks after his debut. The major league-leading Philadelphia Phillies had a big league-high seven selections. Chicago Cubs pitcher Shoto Imanaga and San Diego outfielder Jackson Merrill are the only rookie All-Stars.
Cincinnati’s 22-year-old speedster, Elly De La Cruz, got Betts’ spot after finishing second to him on the player ballot. Skenes and San Francisco outfielder Heliot Ramos were picked by MLB to replace Wheeler and Tatis.
