CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott is an all-star after all.
Abbott, who's 7-1 with a 2.15 ERA in 15 starts, was named as a replacement Tuesday for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who’s ineligible to pitch since he’s scheduled to start Sunday.
MLB also announced that San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero will be replacements for their respective leagues.
Suarez will replace Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale on the NL roster, and Caminero will slot in for Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman.
It's the first all-star nod for the 26-year-old Abbott, who was informed during Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins and high-fived and hugged teammates in the dugout.
Shortstop Elly De La Cruz is Cincinnati's other all-star.
Abbott's ERA would be the fourth best in the majors if he had pitched enough innings to qualify. A pitcher must have at least one inning pitched per game played by his team. The Reds have played 92 games, and Abbott has tossed 83 2/3 innings since making his season debut on April 12 after suffering a left shoulder strain in spring training.
It will be Suarez's second trip to the Midsummer Classic. The 34-year-old was named an all-star in 2024, as well. The Venezuelan right-hander currently leads the NL with 25 saves and owns a 3.82 ERA through 37.2 innings.
Caminero, meanwhile, earns his first trip to the All-Star Game in his first full season. The 22-year-old entered play Tuesday with 21 homers and a .799 OPS in 85 contests for the Rays.
— With files from Sportsnet Staff
