Oakland A’s relief pitcher Liam Hendriks has been named to the 2019 American League All-Star team. He is a replacement for Charlie Morton of the Rays, who is scheduled to start for Tampa Bay on Sunday just two days before the big game.
This is the first All-Star berth for Hendriks, who debuted in the majors in 2011. The 30-year-old is now in his fourth season with the A’s, and his sparkling performance this summer has recently helped him work his way in Oakland’s closer role after injuries and inconsistency befell Blake Treinen. Just two days ago, Hendriks was named the AL Reliever of the Month for June, after tossing 15 innings with just one run and 22 strikeouts.