Christian Walker Highlights Snubbed Players in 2024 MLB All-Star Game Roster

The 2024 Major League Baseball All - Star Game teams have been announced , with some notable snubs that have left fans and experts surprised . Despite the possibility of injury replacements and additional pitchers being added , there are still deserving players who were left out of the roster . Let 's take a closer look at some of the standout players who should have made the cut for the All - Star Game.

American League Snubs

One of the notable omissions from the American League roster is * * Brent Rooker * * from the Oakland Athletics , who put up impressive numbers with 18 home runs , 54 RBI , and an .890 OPS . Another standout player who was left out is * * Anthony Santander * * from the Baltimore Orioles , with 23 home runs and a .804 OPS . * * Grayson Rodriguez * * from the Orioles , who is tied for the AL lead with 11 wins , also deserved a spot on the roster . In addition , * * Kenley Jansen * * from the Boston Red Sox , who has been excellent as a veteran reliever , was surprisingly left out in favor of another closer.

National League Snubs

In the National League , * * Christian Walker * * from the Arizona Diamondbacks was a standout player who was snubbed despite his impressive stats of 22 home runs and an .853 OPS . * * Cristopher Sanchez * * from the Philadelphia Phillies , who ranks sixth in ERA and has thrown a shutout this season , was another notable omission . * * Trevor Megill * * from the Milwaukee Brewers , who has saved 18 of 19 games with a 0.99 WHIP , was also left out of the roster . * * Masyn Winn * * from the St. Louis Cardinals , with a .294/.343/.416 line and defensive excellence , deserved a spot as well . Lastly , * * Jake Irvin * * from the Washington Nationals , with a 2.80 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP , was a surprising snub from the NL team.

Despite the snubs , the All - Star Game is set to be an exciting event with the best players from both leagues showcasing their talents . As the game approaches , fans can expect to see some thrilling performances from the selected All - Stars and watch as they compete for bragging rights in North Texas at Globe Life Field.