Phase 1 of MLB All-Star Game voting concluded, prominently featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers with eight players advancing, including top vote-getter Shohei Ohtani for the National League. Ohtani assures his participation in the 95th All-Star Game, marking his fifth consecutive selection as designated hitter. Yankees' Aaron Judge topped American League votes. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts left Ohtani's decision on the Home Run Derby open. Notably, Will Smith and Freddie Freeman led their categories, with sentiment surrounding Freeman's bid for a starting role at Truist Park, elevating the stakes for this year's game.
Ohtani has secured his spot in the lineup for the 95th Midsummer Classic, making it his fifth consecutive All-Star Game selection exclusively as a designated hitter.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated he would not influence Ohtani’s decision about participating in the Home Run Derby, with Ronald Acuña Jr. confirmed as a participant.
Phase 1 closed with Dodgers having eight players, including Ohtani and Judge, who led the American League in votes, highlighting their fan support.
Will Smith and Freddie Freeman maintained their leads in voting, aiming for their first and fifth career selections, respectively, adding to the Dodgers’ All-Star representation.
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