Judge and Soto to Start in AL All-Star Game

Juan Soto and Aaron Judge will represent the New York Yankees as starting outfielders for the American League in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game at Globe Life Field on July 16. Judge, leading the fan vote in Phase 1, will be making his sixth All-Star appearance, while Soto, acquired from the San Diego Padres, earns his fourth straight All-Star nod and first with the AL. Both players have been pivotal for the Yankees, with Judge leading MLB in home runs and RBIs and Soto boasting a .997 OPS. The Yankees manager, Aaron Boone, praised the powerful pairing of Soto and Judge, calling them a 'destructive' force for any opposing team. Houston Astros' Yordan Álvarez and José Altuve also secured spots as the AL's designated hitter and second baseman, respectively.