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LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have been one of the Majors’ top teams through the first half, and accordingly, they will be well-represented at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
The Dodgers lead the Majors with four fan-elected starters in this year’s All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was the first Dodger to be named an All-Star after Phase 1 of voting, and after Phase 2, first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Max Muncy and center fielder Andy Pages joined him in the NL’s starting lineup.
Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was also selected to the NL roster, giving the Dodgers an MLB-high-tying five All-Stars (the Braves and Phillies also have five representatives).
“It’s the first time in a long time that we’ve had four starters, as far as position players, start the All-Star Game, so that was great,” said manager Dave Roberts.
Then the Dodgers’ skipper, who will also manage the NL All-Stars, lobbied for a few more of his players.
“I think that [Justin Wrobleski’s] had an All-Star-worthy half,” Roberts said. “I think Tanner Scott’s had an All-Star-worthy half. And you look at what Mookie [Betts] has done, as far as playing the position of shortstop, he’s had a great half as well.”
This marks the seventh straight All-Star team with at least five Dodgers. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that ties the 1942-49 Cardinals for the third-longest such streak, behind only the 1956-65 Yankees (10) and the 1936-43 Yankees (eight).
The Dodgers’ four elected starters are tied for their most in a single All-Star Game. They also had four starters in 1980 (Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell and Reggie Smith) and ’74 (Ron Cey, Garvey, Andy Messersmith and Jim Wynn).
Here’s more on the Dodgers’ 2026 All-Stars:
Shohei Ohtani, DH
Previous All-Star appearances: 2021-25
Something to know: This was Ohtani’s first time leading the Majors in overall votes during Phase 1. He is the third Dodger to be the overall leading vote-getter since the fan ballot returned in 1970, joining Davey Lopes (1980) and Cody Bellinger (2019). Ohtani is expected only to hit, not pitch — and he was not selected as a pitcher, anyhow.
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Previous All-Star appearances: 2013-14, ’18-19, ’21-25
Something to know: Freeman has been elected as the NL’s starter at first base in six of the last eight All-Star Games. He will become the second Dodger to start three or more Midsummer Classics at first base, joining Garvey, who started seven. Gil Hodges is the only other Dodger to start an All-Star Game at first base.
Max Muncy, 3B
Previous All-Star appearances: 2019, ’21
Something to know: Muncy will become the first Dodgers third baseman since Ron Cey in 1977 to start an All-Star Game. This will be Muncy’s second start; his first came as the NL’s DH in 2021. He’s looking forward to sharing the All-Star experience with his children this time around.
Andy Pages, OF
Previous All-Star appearances: None
Something to know: After being a finalist in 2025, Pages will be a first-time All-Star. This marks the third time in the past five years that the Dodgers have had a starting outfielder voted in by the fans (Mookie Betts, 2022-23).
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP
Previous All-Star appearances: 2025
Something to know: Yamamoto has been named an All-Star in back-to-back years. The reigning World Series MVP did not pitch in last year’s Midsummer Classic, and because he’s lined up to start on the Saturday before the All-Star break, he is unlikely to make an appearance this year as well.
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