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Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances. 4 Dodgers elected to start

Skenes, Misiorowski, Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances. 4 Dodgers elected to start

Summary

Several top pitchers, including Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, and Shohei Ohtani, might miss pitching in the All-Star game due to scheduled starts close to the event or injuries. Four players from the Los Angeles Dodgers were voted to start in the National League lineup, marking the first time since 1980 that the Dodgers had four starters.

Key Facts

  • Paul Skenes and Jacob Misiorowski may miss the All-Star game because they are scheduled to pitch close to the game date.
  • Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star game due to a right biceps injury.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have four players starting in the All-Star game for the first time since 1980.
  • Mike Trout was voted to start in the All-Star game for the 12th time but is recovering from a hamstring strain.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will skip the All-Star game to rest a bad back.
  • Aaron Judge will miss the game due to a broken rib.
  • Freddie Freeman became a 10-time All-Star with the Dodgers.
  • The Dodgers’ new starters include Freeman, Max Muncy, Andy Pages, and Ohtani as designated hitter.
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