Blue Jays' Romano Replaces Astros' Valdez on AL All-Star Roster After Valdez Declines Appearance

Jordan Romano is heading to his second straight All-Star Game as a replacement for Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez, who is sitting out the game to rest after pitching on two days' rest.
Valdez's decision prioritizes his and his team's health over appearing in the All-Star Game.
Romano joins three other Blue Jays on the American League roster: Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Whit Merrifield.
Several other players from both leagues dropped out of the All-Star Game due to injuries, rest, or personal reasons, requiring replacements to fill the rosters.
Replacements for the AL include Julio Rodríguez, George Kirby, Wander Franco, Kyle Tucker, Carlos Estévez, and Pablo López, while replacements for the NL include Kodai Senga, Alex Cobb, Craig Kimbrel, David Bednar, Corbin Burnes, and Geraldo Perdomo.