You can almost make an All-Star team of players not on the All-Star team.
The injury bug has bitten major league stars hard entering the All-Star break. Some of the game's preeminent stars, including Aaron Judge and Mike Trout, won't make the trip to Seattle to represent their fan bases.
But, as it goes, when a door closes, a window opens, and some players are heading to an All-Star game for the first time to replace some All-Star stalwarts. None more deserving than first-time All-Star Wander Franco.
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The Rays shortstop and wunderkind is making his first All-Star appearance amidst a breakout season. His 4.3 bWAR is third in the majors behind Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna, and he's already set a career high in home runs with 11.
"El Patron" highlights the group of injury replacements stepping in for stars who won't be able to play in Seattle due to injury.
MLB All-Star Game 2023 injury replacements
As the All-Star break begins, 13 players will be left off the roster as they deal with injuries or take a rest. The full list, plus the injuries where applicable.
| Player (Out) | Replacement (In) |
| Aaron Judge, YankeesA | Wander Franco, Rays |
| Clayton Kershaw, DodgersB | David Bednar, Pirates |
| Mike Trout, AngelsC | Kyle Tucker, Astros |
| Yordan Alvarez, AstrosD | Julio Rodriguez, Mariners |
| Shane McClanahan, RaysE | George Kirby, Mariners |
| Emmanuel Clase, GuardiansF | Carlos Estevez, Angels |
| Framber Valdez, AstrosG | Jordan Romano, Blue Jays |
| Dansby Swanson, CubsH | Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks |
| Spencer Strider, BravesI | Corbin Burnes, Brewers |
| Bryce Elder, BravesJ | Alex Cobb, Giants |
| Marcus Stroman, CubsK | Kodai Senga, Mets |
| Devin Williams, BrewersL | Craig Kimbrel, Phillies |
| Kevin Gausman, Blue JaysM | Pablo Lopez, Twins |
AAaron Judge is currently dealing with a toe injury that may require surgery. His return date is TBD.
BClayton Kershaw was placed on the injured list with left shoulder soreness.
CMike Trout fractured the hamate bone in his left wrist and could miss up to two months while rehabbing.
DYordan Alvarez is dealing with a right oblique injury, which he suffered in early June. He won't be ready in time for the All-Star game.
EShane McClanahan was placed on the IL with mid-back tightness in early July. He is a Cy Young front-runner.
FEmmanuel Clase is skipping the All-Star Game for personal reasons.
GFramber Valdez will not pitch in the All-Star Game after throwing six innings in a start on Saturday. Houston manager Dusty Baker said he didn't want Valdez working on short rest.
HDansby Swanson announced he was opting out of the All-Star Game because of a heel contusion that eventually landed him on the injured list.
ISpencer Strider will not pitch in the All-Star Game after starting on Saturday, Braves manager Brian Snitker told reportrers.
JBryce Elder will not pitch in the All-Star Game after starting on Sunday, Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters.
KMarcus Stroman is skipping the All-Star Game to rest and prepare for the second half of the season.
LDevin Williams will not pitch in the All-Star Game because of a heavy recent workload.
MKevin Gausman is skipping the All-Star Game to spend time with his family and rest after throwing 115 2/3 innings in the first half.
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MLB All-Star Game rosters 2023
Below are the full rosters for the 2023 All-Star Game in Seattle, with the elected starters in bold:
American League
| Player | Position | Team |
| Jonah Heim | Catcher | Texas Rangers |
| Yandy Diaz | First Base | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Marcus Semien | Second Base | Texas Rangers |
| Josh Jung | Third Base | Texas Rangers |
| Corey Seager | Shortstop | Texas Rangers |
| Mike Trout* | Outfield | Los Angeles Angels |
| Aaron Judge* | Outfield | New York Yankees |
| Randy Arozarena | Outfield | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Shohei Ohtani | DH/Pitcher | Los Angeles Angels |
| Adley Rutschman | Catcher | Baltimore Orioles |
| Salvador Perez | Catcher | Kansas City Royals |
| Bo Bichette | Infielder | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Infielder | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Whit Merrifield | Infielder | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Jose Ramirez | Infielder | Cleveland Guardians |
| Wander Franco** | Infielder | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Luis Robert | Outfielder | Chicago White Sox |
| Austin Hays | Outfielder | Baltimore Orioles |
| Yordan Alvarez* | Outfielder | Houston Astros |
| Adolis Garcia | Outfielder | Texas Rangers |
| Julio Rodriguez** | Outfielder | Seattle Mariners |
| Kyle Tucker** | Outfielder | Houston Astros |
| Brent Rooker | Designated hitter | Oakland Athletics |
| Yennier Cano | Relief pitcher | Baltimore Orioles |
| Kenley Jansen | Relief pitcher | Boston Red Sox |
| Felix Bautista | Relief pitcher | Baltimore Orioles |
| Emmanuel Clase* | Relief pitcher | Cleveland Guardians |
| Carlos Estevez** | Relief pitcher | Los Angeles Angels |
| Jordan Romano** | Relief pitcher | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Michael Lorenzen | Starting pitcher | Detroit Tigers |
| Framber Valdez* | Starting pitcher | Houston Astros |
| Shane McClanahan* | Starting pitcher | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Kevin Gausman* | Starting pitcher | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Luis Castillo | Starting pitcher | Seattle Mariners |
| Gerrit Cole | Starting pitcher | New York Yankees |
| Nathan Eovaldi | Starting pitcher | Texas Rangers |
| Sonny Gray | Starting pitcher | Minnesota Twins |
| George Kirby** | Starting pitcher | Seattle Mariners |
| Pablo Lopez** | Starting pitcher | Minnesota Twins |
* - Injured or skipping game
** - Replacement
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National League
| Player | Position | Team |
| Sean Murphy | Catcher | Atlanta Braves |
| Freddie Freeman | First Base | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Luiz Arraez | Second Base | Miami Marlins |
| Nolan Arenado | Third Base | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Orlando Arcia | Shortstop | Atlanta Braves |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | Outfield | Atlanta Braves |
| Corbin Carroll | Outfield | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Mookie Betts | Outfield | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| J.D. Martinez | Designated hitter | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Elias Diaz | Catcher | Colorado Rockies |
| Will Smith | Catcher | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Ozzie Albies | Infielder | Atlanta Braves |
| Matt Olson | Infielder | Atlanta Braves |
| Austin Riley | Infielder | Atlanta Braves |
| Pete Alonso | Infielder | New York Mets |
| Dansby Swanson* | Infielder | Chicago Cubs |
| Geraldo Perdomo** | Infielder | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Juan Soto | Outfielder | San Diego Padres |
| Nick Castellanos | Outfielder | Philadelphia Phillies |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | Outfielder | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Jorge Soler | Designated hitter | Miami Marlins/td> |
| Camilo Doval | Relief pitcher | San Francisco Giants |
| Devin Williams* | Relief pitcher | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Alexis Diaz | Relief pitcher | Cincinnati Reds |
| Josh Hader | Relief pitcher | San Diego Padres |
| David Bednar** | Relief pitcher | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Zac Gallen | Starting pitcher | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Clayton Kershaw* | Starting pitcher | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Marcus Stroman* | Starting pitcher | Chicago Cubs |
| Justin Steele | Starting pitcher | Chicago Cubs |
| Spencer Strider* | Starting pitcher | Atlanta Braves |
| Josiah Gray | Starting pitcher | Washington Nationals |
| Bryce Elder* | Starting pitcher | Atlanta Braves |
| Mitch Keller | Starting pitcher | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Kodai Senga** | Starting pitcher | New York Mets |
| Alex Cobb** | Starting pitcher | San Francisco Giants |
| Corbin Burnes** | Starting pitcher | Milwaukee Brewers |
* - Injured or skipping game
** - Replacement
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