Overview

• Isaac Paredes earned his second straight All-Star nod on July 9 when he replaced José Ramírez, who withdrew with a right wrist injury.
• On July 12 Randy Arozarena joined the squad following Julio Rodríguez’s exit, becoming the fifth Mexican-born player on the American League roster.
• Alejandro Kirk, Jonathan Aranda and Andrés Muñoz secured their All-Star spots earlier through standout seasons at catcher, first base and closer, respectively.
• Prior to 2025, no MLB All-Star Game had featured more than two Mexican-born participants, underscoring the scale of this surge in representation.
• The unprecedented quintet reflects MLB’s expanding focus on the Mexican market and has fueled growing fan engagement south of the border.