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Yesterday, MLB released its first update on All-Star Game balloting results. To no one’s surprise, Aaron Judge leads all outfielders in voting, as the Yankees’ superstar remains well-regarded enough—and with 17 homers in 59 games, no schmuck—to at least be in good
shape to make the American League squad despite the rib injury that’s currently keeping him away from the field. Ben Rice is also second among AL first basemen, trailing only the immensely popular Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Blue Jays. In a more just world, Rice would be neck-and-neck with A’s slugger Nick Kurtz (who has a 173 wRC+ to Rice’s 171; Vlad’s at 108), but that’s what the results are as of Monday.
Regardless, Judge and Rice appear to be in good shape to receive spots on the AL roster at the Midsummer Classic, whether it’s by fan vote for Judge, or player balloting/managerial selection for Rice. Sophomore standout Cam Schlittler is a near-lock to go to Philadelphia for the festivities as well, and he could even start for the Junior Circuit. But what about beyond them?
If the Yankees have any All-Stars beyond Judge, Rice, and Schlittler, then Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. are probably the most likely candidates. Bellinger has been New York’s most consistent hitter outside of Rice thus far in 2026 (130 wRC+) and is in contention for his first All-Star appearance since his MVP-winning 2019 with the Dodgers. He ranked third among AL outfielders in voting, and if that holds, then he will advance to Phase 2. So Bellinger could get the nod via fan vote or another selection.
As for Chisholm, he started 2026 off ice-cold in his own bid for a third career All-Star selection. As recently as May 12th, he had .600 OPS and a 70 wRC+ in 42 games. Since then, however, he’s surged with a .911 OPS and a 152 wRC+ in his last 25 games. The AL second base field is especially weak this year, so that might be enough to get Jazz to Philly. He has an outside chance at advancing to Phase 2 of the vote because even though he’s fifth, he’s only 57,150 votes behind second place. It’s a crowded field of mediocrity.
Would Jazz and/or Cody get your votes? Let us know in the poll below and we’ll check out the results later this week.
