Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried is replacing Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez on the National League All-Star roster, per MLB. Suarez's absence is a surprise as he previously said he was planning on pitching in the game, according to Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The news comes after it was announced that Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez would be replacing Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale on the roster.
Philadelphia is still set to have seven All-Stars on the All-Star team. Meanwhile, the Braves still managed to have three All-Star starting pitchers despite losing Spencer Strider to injury.