By Canadian Press on July 11, 2025.
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón and Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez on Friday were named replacements on the American League roster for the All-Star Game.
Rodón, an All-Star for the third time in five seasons, will replace teammate Max Fried for Tuesday’s game in Atlanta. Fried will be unavailable because he is scheduled to start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.
Rodón is 9-6 with a 3.30 ERA and 127 strikeouts in 111 2/3 innings. He was scheduled to start against the Cubs on Friday night and would pitch on three days’ rest if he appears in the All-Star Game.
Estévez replaces Texas’ Jacob deGrom, who is scheduled to start at Houston on Saturday night. DeGrom will travel to Atlanta and participate in All-Star activities.
Estévez, a 2023 All-Star when he was with the Los Angeles Angels, has 25 saves and a 2.03 ERA in 39 appearances after signing with the Royals as a free agent in January.
The Seattle Mariners announced center fielder Julio Rodríguez will not participate. He had been voted onto the AL roster via the players’ ballot. The Mariners said Rodriguez will use the All-Star break to “recuperate, rest and prepare for the second half.” Rodriguez is batting .244 with 11 home runs, 44 RBIs and 15 stolen bases.
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