Yandy Díaz and Randy Arozarena, both of the Tampa Bay Rays, will start at first base and left field, respectively, for the American League team, while Houston Astros outfielders Yordán Alvarez, Adolis García , of the Texas Rangers, and Luis Robert, of the Chicago White Sox, will accompany them as reserves, as well as Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Miami Marlins designated hitter Jorge Soler will also join those six from the American team as reserves.
For Alvarez and García it will be their second presence in a stellar mid-season classic, while the other six will be debutants in these games.
This will be the first time in history that eight representatives from the Greater Antilles attend an All-Star Game, thus surpassing the previous record of six, which dates back to 1968, when Tony Oliva, also a member of the Hall of Famers Tany Perez, Leo Cárdenas, Luis Tiant, Joe Azcue and Bert Campaneris.
Likewise, Arozarena ensured his participation in the Home Run Derby, to be held on Monday the 10th, where he will compete against local Dominican idol Julio Rodríguez (Seattle Mariners), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays), Pete Alonso ( New York Mets) and Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers), while three others remain to be confirmed, including Juan Soto (San Diego Padres), champion of the event in 2022.
These are the complete rosters of the teams for the All-Star Game.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
OPENERS
C: Jonah Heim (TEX)
1B: Yandy Diaz (TB)
2B: Marcus Semien (TEX)
3B: Josh Jung (TEX)
SS: Corey Seager (TEX)
CF: Mike Trout (LAA)
LF: Randy Arozarena (TB)
RF: Aaron Judge (NYY)
BD: Shohei Ohtani (LAA)
PITCHERS
Felix Bautista (BAL), Yennier Cano (BAL), Luis Castillo (SEA), Emmanuel Clase (CLE), Gerrit Cole (NYY), Nathan Eovaldi (TEX), Kevin Gausman (TOR), Sonny Gray (MIN).
Kenley Jansen (BOS), Michael Lorenzen (DET), Shane McClanahan (TB), Shohei Ohtani (LAA) and Framber Valdez (HOU).
CATCHERS
Salvador Perez (KC) and Adley Rutschman (BAL).
INFIELD PLAYERS
Bo Bichette (TOR), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR), Whit Merrifield (TOR) and Jose Ramirez (CLE)
GARDENERS
Yordan Alvarez (HOU), Adolis Garcia (TEX), Austin Hays (BAL) and Luis Robert Jr. (CWS).
DESIGNATED HITTER
Brent Rooker (OAK).
NATIONAL LEAGUE
OPENERS
C: Sean Murphy (ATL)
1B: Freddie Freeman (LAD)
2B: Luis Arraez (MIA)
3B: Nolan Arenado (STL)
SS: Orlando Arcia (ATL)
CF: Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL)
RF: Mookie Betts (LAD)
LF: Corbin Carroll (THE)
BD: JD Martinez (LAD)
PITCHERS
Alexis Díaz (CIN), Camilo Doval (SF), Bryce Elder (ATL), Zac Gallen (ARI), Josiah Gray (WSH), Josh Hader (SD), Mitch Keller (PIT), Clayton Kershaw (LAD), Justin Steele (CHC), Spencer Strider (ATL), Marcus Stroman (CHC), Devin Williams (MIL).
CATCHERS
Elias Diaz (COL) and Will Smith (LAD).
INFIELD PLAYERS
Ozzie Albies (ATL), Pete Alonso (NYM), Matt Olson (ATL),
Austin Riley (ATL) y Dansby Swanson (CHC).
GARDENERS
Nick Castellanos (PHI), Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (YES) and John Soto (SD).
DESIGNATED HITTER
Jorge Soler (MIA).
The 2023 All-Star Game will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at the T-Mobile Stadium in Seattle, in the state of Washington, and will be broadcast to Cuba through the waves of Radio Martí.
