Blue Jays' Kirk, Guerrero Jr., Bichette lead positions in All-Star voting

Arash Madani and Arden Zwelling discuss the unique aspects of Alejandro Kirk's game after the first ballot of All-Star voting was released with Kirk receiving over a million votes.

Three Toronto Blue Jays lead at their positions in voting for the All-Star Game.

Catcher Alejandro Kirk, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and shortstop Bo Bichette are the top vote-getters at their positions in the American League.

Santiago Espinal is second among second basemen and outfielder George Springer is third among outfielders.

On June 30, the top two vote-getters at each position (and the top six outfielders) they will advance to the second phase of voting to determine who makes the All-Star teams and starts for each league.

The starters will be unveiled July 8 with the rest of the rosters revealed on July 10.

The Blue Jays lead the AL with five players currently in position to advance to Phase 2

The leading vote-getter in each league during the first phase of voting will receive an automatic starting assignment at the All-Star Game and bypass the second phase of voting.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge leads the AL in overall voting, while Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts tops the NL.

The All-Star Game will be held on July 19 in Los Angeles.

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