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SEATTLE -- Corbin Burnes was all set to enjoy a quiet, family-oriented All-Star break at a lake somewhere up north in Wisconsin. It had been a while since he had a midseason break like that.

In 2022 and ‘21, he was an All-Star. In ‘20, July was spent ramping back into baseball shape during “Summer Camp.” In ‘19, he was mentally grinding through his most difficult season. In ‘18, he’d just been called up to the big leagues before the break and was navigating the logistics of the move. So, every year since 2017 at Double-A Biloxi, Burnes has been occupied during the All-Star break.

This year was going to be different. Then, at about noon on Saturday, Brewers manager Craig Counsell informed Burnes he would be busy again. Burnes was added to the National League All-Star team as a replacement for Braves right-hander Spencer Strider, who would be unavailable to pitch. Milwaukee's starting pitcher gladly accepted the opportunity.

“My wife’s brothers were in town, and this was going to be the first break in a long time to relax,” said Burnes. “We had a haircut for [his son] Carter planned, and all kinds of normal life things that had to get either canceled or postponed.

“It’s one of those things that when you get that kind of news, you get excited. … Not many people get this opportunity to come to an All-Star Game, and for me to be elected three times in a row is something special. It’s definitely something you can’t take for granted.”

Burnes, 28, is only the fifth Brewer to be named to three straight All-Star Games. He joined Don Money (1976-78), Dan Plesac (1987-89) and former teammates Ryan Braun (2008-12) and Josh Hader (2018-19, 2021-21). (There was no All-Star Game in the 60-game 2020 season.)

“That’s kind of crazy,” Burnes said. … “It's a pretty good list to be on. Obviously, there have been guys that have been All-Stars multiple times. But to do it three times in three straight years, I think is pretty cool. To join that list of other great players is also special.”

Burnes has made 18 starts this season and holds a 3.94 ERA and 1.137 WHIP with 102 strikeouts. He is 10th in the NL with 107 1/3 innings pitched and has made all of his scheduled starts -- critical for a team that has absorbed numerous injuries to starting pitchers.

Burnes said he enjoys being part of the All-Star atmosphere, including the Home Run Derby. Growing up, he watched the Derby and will have his family, including Carter, with him in Seattle.

“Last year, he couldn't walk and couldn’t run around,” Burnes said. “This time, he’ll be able to run around and have some fun. He enjoys being in the clubhouse here. I'll get him down there and let him see the clubhouse there, let him run around the field a little bit for the Home Run Derby. It'll be a fun experience.”

MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins contributed to this week’s newsletter.