Angels stars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout were named All-Stars on Thursday, voted by fans to be starters on the American League team.
Ohtani will be the starting designated hitter. Trout was voted in as one of three outfielders, but isn’t expected to be able to play in the July 13 game at Coors Field in Denver as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 strain to his right calf.
It is Ohtani’s first career selection to the All-Star team and Trout’s ninth. It is the first time the Angels have had two players selected as starters in the fan vote since 2003.