Johnny Cueto’s chances of starting Tuesday’s All-Star Game improved in recent days.
“I’ve got to think he’s a front-runner,” Bruce Bochy said, “and that’s not just being biased. That’s just looking at numbers.”
Clayton Kershaw is on the disabled list. Madison Bumgarner is pitching Sunday and therefore ineligible Tuesday. Jake Arrieta has an 8.27 ERA in his past three starts. Noah Sy n dergaard left Friday’s start with arm fatigue. Stephen Strasburg was removed from the roster after making two starts since coming off the disabled list.