Reds All-Star Picks
Reds' Chase Burns, Sal Stewart Head to NL All-Star Game; Burns Dominates with 10-1 Record
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns has been selected to the 2026 National League All-Star team, joining infielder Sal Stewart as the Reds' representatives, according to Local 12. Burns has been one of baseball's best pitchers this season, going 10-1 with a 2.40 ERA and 117 strikeouts in just 97 2/3 innings across 17 starts.
The All-Star Game will be played on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The selections mark a big moment for two Reds players — but also a notable snub for star shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who missed the team for the third straight year.
Chase Burns Is Dominating in His Breakout Season
Burns has been nearly untouchable in 2025. His 10-1 record and 2.40 ERA put him among the NL's elite starters. He has struck out 117 batters in fewer than 98 innings pitched. That is an elite strikeout rate that few pitchers in baseball can match, according to Local 12.
The right-hander's selection is his first All-Star nod. It rewards one of the best first halves any Reds starter has put together in recent memory. Burns has given Cincinnati a true ace at the top of its rotation.
Elly De La Cruz Snubbed for Third Straight Year
Despite being one of the most exciting players in the game, shortstop Elly De La Cruz did not make the NL All-Star roster. This is the third year in a row he has been left off the team, according to Local 12. De La Cruz is known for his blazing speed and powerful arm.
The snub is sure to frustrate Reds fans. De La Cruz has drawn national attention for his raw tools and highlight-reel plays. Not making the All-Star team three straight times despite that buzz raises real questions about how voters and managers make their picks.
Giants' Webb and Arraez Also Earn NL Spots
The NL All-Star roster also includes San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb and first baseman Luis Arraez, according to Press Democrat. This is the third All-Star selection for Webb and the fourth for Arraez. Webb has again cleared 200 innings pitched this season, a rare feat in today's game.
Arraez is known for his elite contact hitting. He rarely strikes out and consistently posts high batting averages. His fourth All-Star nod cements his status as one of the NL's best hitters, according to Mercury News.
All-Star Game Heads to Philadelphia on July 14
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The ballpark is home to the Phillies, one of the NL's top teams in recent years. Philadelphia last hosted the All-Star Game in 1996, making this a long-awaited return to the city.
For Burns and Stewart, the trip to Philly will be a career milestone. For De La Cruz, the wait continues. If he stays healthy and productive in the second half, pressure will mount to recognize him at next year's game.
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