Semien replaces Altuve as AL All-Star starting second baseman, Santander and Castro added to roster
Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Tony Gutierrez]
NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Semien of the host Texas Rangers will replace Houston’s Jose Altuve as the American League’s starting second baseman for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball says Altuve will rest his left hand, which has been sore since he was hit by a 94.3 mph slider from Minnesota’s Josh Winder on July 5. Minnesota infielder/outfielder Willi Castro replaces Altuve on the AL roster, and Baltimore outfielder Anthony Santander took the spot of Houston’s Kyle Tucker, out since June 3 because of a bruised right shin. Castro and Santander increase the total of first-time All-Stars to 36.
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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve walks back to the dugout after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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