Pete Crow-Armstrong and Miguel Vargas Named to MLB All-Star Game Rosters

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas have been named to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game rosters as reserves. The selections were announced Saturday evening by Major League Baseball, adding two representatives from the Windy City to the midsummer classic.

Crow-Armstrong’s inclusion marks his second consecutive All-Star selection, a testament to his growing impact in the National League. Vargas earns his first career All-Star nod, recognizing his contributions to the American League.

Key facts
| Player | Team | League | Selection Type |
|———————|——————|—————–|—————-|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | National League | Reserve |
| Miguel Vargas | Chicago White Sox| American League | Reserve |

National League Starters and Reserves

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers will start as the designated hitter for the National League, leading a strong contingent from the back-to-back champion Dodgers. Teammates Freddie Freeman (first base), Max Muncy (third base), and Andy Pages (outfield) will also start. Other NL starters include Juan Soto (New York Mets, outfield), Brandon Marsh (Philadelphia Phillies, outfield), CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals, shortstop), Ozzie Albies (Atlanta Braves, second base), and Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves, catcher).

The NL reserve pool is deep, featuring players like William Contreras (Milwaukee Brewers), Luis Arraez (San Francisco Giants), Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Pitchers such as Chase Burns (Reds), Max Meyer (Marlins), Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates), and Logan Webb (Giants) also made the cut. The NL roster boasts a significant presence from the Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies, with each team sending five players.

American League Starters and Reserves

In the American League, Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays will start on the right side of the infield. They are joined by Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays, third base), Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals, shortstop), Shea Langeliers (Athletics, catcher), Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros, designated hitter), and an outfield trio of Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels), Aaron Judge (New York Yankees), and Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins).

The AL reserves include Dillon Dingler (Tigers), Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles), and Miguel Vargas. Notable pitchers selected for the AL include Dylan Cease (Blue Jays), Aroldis Chapman (Boston Red Sox), and Joe Ryan (Twins). Teams like the Blue Jays, Yankees, and Rays are well-represented with multiple All-Stars.

The Midsummer Classic is scheduled to take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14. Starters were determined by fan votes, while reserves were selected through a combination of MLB’s choices and ballots from current players, managers, and coaches.

Rookie Presence and Notable Selections

This year’s All-Star Game also features a strong rookie class, with Travis Bazzana and Parker Messick of the Cleveland Guardians, Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers, and Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds earning selections.

The league has ensured one representative from each of the 30 MLB teams. In a return to tradition, players will wear their original team uniforms for the All-Star Game. Among the notable selections, Freddie Freeman and Chris Sale are making their 10th All-Star appearance, while Mike Trout is heading to his 12th. Trout, currently on the injured list with a hamstring injury, is expected to be activated before the game and participate.

The selection of Crow-Armstrong and Vargas highlights the growing talent within both the Cubs and White Sox organizations, offering fans a glimpse of the future of baseball.

Source: Yahoo Sports, https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chicago-cubs-pete-crow-armstrong-034902681.html

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