Overview

• Brandon Nimmo said the one-player-per-team rule dilutes the quality of the All-Star Game by forcing inclusion of less-deserving players.
• His comments were driven by the omission of teammate Juan Soto from the National League roster despite Soto’s standout offensive performance this season.
• Neither Nimmo nor Soto will participate in this year’s All-Star Game in Atlanta.
• New York’s representatives will be shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman Pete Alonso, closer Edwin Díaz and pitcher David Peterson.
• Despite growing calls from players and fans for Commissioner Rob Manfred to overhaul the selection criteria, MLB has announced no changes to the system.