Even if Albert Pujols isn't voted into the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, the veteran slugger could still suit up for the National League at Dodger Stadium later this month.
A new clause in the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows commissioner Rob Manfred to select an additional player to each roster in recognition of their career achievements, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
"In addition to the 32 players elected and selected to the All-Star Game, the Commissioner may choose to add one player that he selects to each League’s roster, in recognition of each player’s career achievements," the clause states, per Rosenthal.