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Marcus Semien Replaces José Altuve as AL's Starting 2B in 2024 MLB All-Star Game

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The Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien will start at second base for the American League in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game.

The Houston Astros announced José Altuve will miss the Midsummer Classic due to a hand injury. As a result, MLB confirmed the Minnesota Twins' Willi Castro will take Altuve's place on the AL roster, with Semien getting promoted from the list of reserves.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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