TOKYO -- Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) jointly announced today the expected MLB roster for the 2018 Japan All-Star Series with Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The roster, which is subject to change, accompanies this press release. The All-Star Series will feature seven games (including one exhibition) across Japan from November 8th-15th.
MLB's squad includes four 2018 All-Stars, with Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger and Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto joining the previously announced Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals and Eugenio Suarez of the Cincinnati Reds.