Every year when the MLB announces its rosters for the Midsummer Classic, players who deserved to be there are left off, and this year was no different.
With that in mind, let’s dive into three players with great first halves for their respective teams who didn’t make the cut for this year’s game.
Austin Riley (Braves)
Even though the Atlanta Braves are already sending five players to the All-Star Game, it’s not difficult to argue that there should be a sixth one in Austin Riley. Riley has put up some of the best numbers for a third baseman this year in the big leagues, compiling a 3.