MLB All-Star Game 2023: Predicting AL rosters and starters

The MLB All-Star Game is coming soon and the voting continues on Phase 2. Shohei Ohtani is already guaranteed a spot on the American League roster, which means all eight fielding positions are up for grabs.

Here's what the AL's MLB All-Star Game lineup could look like:

Marcus Semien, 2B
Aaron Judge, RF
Shohei Ohtani, DH
Mike Trout, CF
Yandy Diaz, 1B
Randy Arozarena, LF
Josh Jung, 3B
Bo Bichette, SS
Adley Rutschman, C

Since Aaron Judge might not be playing then due to his toe injury, he could be replaced by Yordan Alvarez in the starting lineup. This is a very deep lineup, but it will also have several talented backups, including:

Jonah Heim, C
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B
Whit Merrifield, 2B
Wander Franco, SS
Matt Chapman, 3B
Adolis Garcia, OF
Kevin Kiermaier, OF

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Those are other finalists who might not be voted into the starting lineup, but will be there at the Midsummer Classic regardless.

Predicting pitchers for the MLB All-Star Game, AL edition

At the MLB All-Star Game, pitchers are not voted in. They are selected, which means these players will more than likely get chosen:

Kevin Gausman
Framber Valdez
Nathan Eovaldi
Sonny Gray
George Kirby
Gerrit Cole

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As it stands, Kevin Gausman, who leads all pitchers in fWAR, could be the game's starter. On the relief side of things, these hurlers could be picked:

Felix Bautista
Yennier Cano
Josh Sborz
Clay Holmes
Emmanuel Clase
Aroldis Chapman

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It will be interesting to see which players the AL staff selects to put in their pitching rotation for the game.