The Toronto Blue Jays now have three 2015 all-stars.
Just a day after Josh Donaldson was officially voted in as the starting third baseman for the American League, catcher Russell Martin and right fielder Jose Bautista were named as all-star reserves on Monday night.
Martin has largely exceeded expectations in his first year with the Blue Jays, batting .256/.345/.476 with 12 home runs and 39 RBI, after joining the club as a free agent this past winter. The 32-year-old, who will be making his fourth all-star appearance, leads all American League catchers in wins above replacement (WAR), per FanGraphs, and is widely considered to be one of the best defensive players at his position.
Bautista, 34. will be making his sixth career all-star appearance. Entering Monday night’s game, the Blue Jays right fielder is hitting .246/.397/.520 with 17 home runs and 57 RBI in 330 plate appearances.
The 2015 MLB all-star game takes place on July 14 at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati.
American League reserves:
C — Russell Martin (Blue Jays), Steven Vogt (Athletics)
1B — Albert Pujols (Angels), Mark Teixeira (Yankees)
2B — Brock Holt (Red Sox), Jason Kipnis (Indians)
SS — Jose Iglesias (Tigers)
3B — Manny Machado (Orioles)
OF — Jose Bautista (Blue Jays), Adam Jones (Orioles), J.D. Martinez (Tigers)
DH — Prince Fielder (Rangers)
American League starting pitchers:
Chris Archer (Rays)
Sonny Gray (Athletics)
Felix Hernandez (Mariners)
Dallas Keuchel (Astros)
Chris Sale (White Sox)
David Price (Tigers)
American League relief pitchers:
Dellin Betances (Yankees)
Brad Boxberger (Rays)
Zach Britton (Orioles)
Wade Davis (Royals)
Kelvin Herrera (Royals)
Darren O’Day (Orioles)
Glen Perkins (Twins)
National League reserves:
C — Yadier Molina (Cardinals), Yasmani Grandal (Dodgers)
1B — Anthony Rizzo (Cubs), Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers)
2B — DJ LeMathieu (Rockies), Joe Panik (Giants)
SS — Brandon Crawford (Giants)
3B — Nolan Arenado (Rockies), Kris Bryant (Cubs)
OF — Andrew McCutchen (Pirates), Joc Pederson (Dodgers)
OF — A.J. Pollock (Diamondbacks), Justin Upton (Padres)
National League starting pitchers:
A.J. Burnett (Pirates)
Max Scherzer (Nationals)
Gerrit Cole (Pirates)
Zack Greinke (Dodgers)
Shelby Miller (Braves)
Jacob deGrom (Mets)
Madison Bumgarner (Giants)
Michael Wacha (Cardinals)
National League relief pitchers:
Aroldis Chapman (Reds)
Mark Melancon (Pirates)
Jonathan Papelbon (Phillies)
Francisco Rodriguez (Brewers)
Trevor Rosenthal (Cardinals)
