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Ohtani and Judge Clinch All-Star Starting Spots as Phase 2 Voting Opens

A run-off vote beginning June 30 will determine the remaining starters in a process that fans have criticized for favoring the Dodgers’ deep roster

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: James Wood #29 of the Washington Nationals hits a three-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning at Petco Park on June 23, 2025 in San Diego, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to a walk off solo home run by Will Smith #16 in the bottom of the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani led National League voting with 3,967,668 fan ballots to secure the designated hitter role for July 15 in Atlanta
  • Aaron Judge paced all players with 4,012,983 votes to lock down an American League outfield start in the Midsummer Classic
  • Phase 2 voting resets all tallies and runs from June 30 to July 2 to select the top two vote-getters at each position and outfield slots
  • Eight Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the final voting round—the most of any team—drawing criticism that the system rewards popularity over performance
  • MLB will reveal full rosters, including pitchers and reserves, on July 6 ahead of the All-Star Game at Truist Park