He has been a touch more dominant, and he's the guy Phillies owner John Middleton once said he wouldn't trade for Babe Ruth. You could argue for Wheeler's teammate, Aaron Nola, to be included on this team, too, but I'll push for Wheeler. He's more than deserving of representing Toronto alongside his rotation mate, Alek Manoah. He hasn't been as dominant the past month, but Gausman remains the FIP king among starting pitchers this season, at a ridiculous 1.67. With an opt-out after this season, Rodón might still get that opportunity. He is clearly on a mission to prove that he deserved a free-agent deal closer to what Robbie Ray and Kevin Gausman got than the two-year, $44 million deal he ultimately signed. The Giants have started to slip lately, but Rodón continues to steamroller opponents. Rodón finished off the Padres with a 99 mph fastball on Saturday and bounced off the mound in triumph, putting an exclamation point on an oh-so-rare complete game in the year 2022. He's so good that if you are coming up with potential trades for your team to acquire Reynolds, just know that what you're offering is almost certainly not enough. Since June 9, Reynolds' OPS is over 1.000, and he's playing quality defense in center field. He's not a sexy pick, but this guy is one of the best outfielders in the league, and he would unquestionably be joining David Bednar as a Pirates representative had he not gotten off to a slow start. He's a shade below qualifying for the batting title, but he has had plenty of playing time and ranks as one of the best hitters in the sport. We've been saying it for years: When will the Angels build a playoff team around Taylor Ward? Jokes aside, Ward's offensive breakout has been incredible to watch. And while a large portion of his WAR totals is grounded in his stellar defense, Edman's bat has been more than good enough to warrant a selection. He now regularly occupies the two-hole for a Reds team that has been much more respectable as of late following a historically awful start.Įdman's seamless transition from second base to shortstop has unlocked what I believe to be the best infield in baseball in St. The 29-year-old didn't sign with Cincinnati until March 21 and batted ninth on Opening Day, but he quickly established himself as one of the team's best hitters. After spending the early part of his career as a completely average infielder for the D-backs, Drury bounced around a few organizations before finding a home with the Reds. He sure looks like an All-Star it just wasn't meant to be this season.įor all the elation surrounding the win streak - through Sunday, Seattle had won eight straight, 11 of 12 and 16 of 19 - and rookie sensation Julio Rodríguez making the team as a 21-year-old, Mariners fans (including me) got quite the rude surprise when they learned that their breakout star first baseman is not an All-Star.īell is one of the best switch-hitters in the league and looks like perhaps the most appealing position player on the market with the trade deadline approaching.ĭrury has played more third base than second for Cincinnati this season, but he's worthy at either spot. Instead, he has merely been very good, producing well above league average at the plate while doing the dirty work behind the dish for one of the best teams in baseball. The strange thing about Smith's season is that after his huge 2021, it felt like he was ready to firmly establish himself as the best catcher in the game. Most of all, this exercise is about what we're all feeling as fans right now: How could they determine that my favorite team's great player isn't All-Star-worthy? He has been amazing! This is ridiculous! Let's get angry!
Ben Verlander breaks down the National League All-Stars, including the starters, reserves, pitchers and snubs.
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