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Jacob Misiorowski to Pitch in All-Star Game After Only Five Starts

Supported by NL manager Dave Roberts along with Commissioner Rob Manfred’s endorsement as a fan-boosting choice, Misiorowski will pitch in the mid-to-late innings of the Midsummer Classic.

Jul 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) during warmups prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs flies out during the fifth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Misiorowski was added to the National League All-Star roster as a replacement for Matthew Boyd, setting a new record for fewest career appearances—five—by any All-Star.
  • National League manager Dave Roberts said the Midsummer Classic should showcase the best players and confirmed plans to use Misiorowski between the fifth and seventh innings.
  • Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the selection, citing the rookie’s ability to generate excitement and strong fan interest.
  • In his first five starts, Misiorowski has posted a 2.81 ERA with 33 strikeouts, a 0.90 WHIP and an MLB-record 11 hitless innings to open his career.
  • Phillies shortstop Trea Turner criticized the pick as "a joke," fueling debate over merit-based selections versus expanded 81-player rosters and replacement eligibility rules.