Dodgers boast 4 ASG starters, tie MLB lead with 6 total reps

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have been one of the Majors' top teams through the first half, and accordingly, they will be well-represented at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

The Dodgers lead the Majors with four fan-elected starters in this year's All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was the first Dodger to be named an All-Star after Phase 1 of voting, and after Phase 2, first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Max Muncy and center fielder Andy Pages joined him in the NL's starting lineup.

Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was also selected to the NL roster and lefty Justin Wrobleski was added as a replacement for Reds starter Chase Burns, giving the Dodgers an MLB-high-tying six All-Stars (the Phillies also have six representatives).

Ohtani, however, will not travel to Philadelphia and subsequently will not play in the All-Star Game, while treating irritation in his left knee, the team announced on Friday.

"It's the first time in a long time that we've had four starters, as far as position players, start the All-Star Game, so that was great," said manager Dave Roberts, who's also at the helm of the NL All-Stars.

This marks the seventh straight All-Star team with at least five Dodgers. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that ties the 1942-49 Cardinals for the third-longest such streak, behind only the 1956-65 Yankees (10) and the 1936-43 Yankees (eight).

The Dodgers' four elected starters are tied for their most in a single All-Star Game. They also had four starters in 1980 (Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell and Reggie Smith) and '74 (Ron Cey, Garvey, Andy Messersmith and Jim Wynn).

Here's more on the Dodgers' 2026 All-Stars:

Shohei Ohtani, DH
Previous All-Star appearances: 2021-25
Something to know: This was Ohtani's first time leading the Majors in overall votes during Phase 1. He is the third Dodger to be the overall leading vote-getter since the fan ballot returned in 1970, joining Davey Lopes (1980) and Cody Bellinger (2019). Ohtani will not play in the game, however, while treating irritation in his left knee to prepare for the second half.

Freddie Freeman, 1B
Previous All-Star appearances: 2013-14, '18-19, '21-25
Something to know: Freeman has been elected as the NL's starter at first base in six of the last eight All-Star Games. He will become the second Dodger to start three or more Midsummer Classics at first base, joining Garvey, who started seven. Gil Hodges is the only other Dodger to start an All-Star Game at first base.

Max Muncy, 3B
Previous All-Star appearances: 2019, '21
Something to know: Muncy will become the first Dodgers third baseman since Ron Cey in 1977 to start an All-Star Game. This will be Muncy's second start; his first came as the NL's DH in 2021. He's looking forward to sharing the All-Star experience with his children this time around.

Andy Pages, OF
Previous All-Star appearances: None
Something to know: After being a finalist in 2025, Pages will be a first-time All-Star. This marks the third time in the past five years that the Dodgers have had a starting outfielder voted in by the fans (Mookie Betts, 2022-23).

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP
Previous All-Star appearances: 2025
Something to know: Yamamoto has been named an All-Star in back-to-back years. The reigning World Series MVP did not pitch in last year's Midsummer Classic, and because he pitched on the Saturday before the All-Star break, he will not pitch in this year's game either.

Justin Wrobleski, LHP
Previous All-Star appearances: None
Something to know: Wrobleski went from the Dodgers' sixth starter to one of their most valuable rotation arms this season. The southpaw will turn 26 years old on Tuesday, so if he makes it into the Midsummer Classic, it will be a birthday to remember for the first-time All-Star.