Wilson Ramos and Blake Snell weren't on the radar when last year's Midsummer Classic rolled around.
Ramos had just returned to the Rays after missing the first 76 games of the 2016 season, and Snell was in the midst of a dismal start.
Slowly but surely, both found their way. Tuesday night they will represent the Rays at the All-Star Game at Nationals Park, though Ramos will not be playing due to a left hamstring strain.
While watching the 2018 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard live at 7:30 p.