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Jason Adam Earns First All-Star Nod After Missing Manager’s Call at Church

His 1.58 ERA over 45 outings this season secures his spot alongside Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and newly added Robert Suárez for the All-Star exhibition on July 15 in Atlanta.

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Overview

  • Adam returned Padres manager Mike Shildt’s call during a church service on July 6 and learned he had made the National League All-Star team, prompting his wife to mistake the call for a trade notice.
  • Kelsey Adam, along with their daughters and Adam’s parents, reacted with tears and joy when the 33-year-old reliever delivered the news to his family.
  • Adam has compiled a 1.58 ERA with 52 strikeouts across 45 games this season, marking a career-best first half.
  • His selection joins fellow San Diego Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado on the NL roster, showcasing the club’s bullpen strength.
  • Robert Suárez was officially added to the roster on July 8 as an injury replacement, further boosting the Padres’ All-Star contingent.