Yankees’ Rodón, Royals’ Estévez and Garcia, Tigers’ Mize are replacements on AL All-Star roster

By Canadian Press on July 11, 2025.

Carlos Rodón, Carlos Estévez and Casey Mize on Friday were named replacement pitchers on the American League roster for the All-Star Game.

The New York Yankees’ 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.

The Kansas City Royals’ 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 was a 2023 All-Star when he was with the Los Angeles Angels.

Mize takes the spot held by Boston’s Garrett Crochet, who is scheduled to start Saturday against Tampa Bay. Mize gives the Tigers six All-Stars, most of any team and tied for the franchise record.

Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia will replace Tampa Bay’s Brandon Lowe, who went on the injured list with left oblique tightness. The additions of Estévez and Garcia give the Royals four All-Stars, matching their 2024 total.

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.”

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