Astros' Yordan Alvarez leads All-Star Game candidates among teammates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Yordan Alvarez is set for his fourth All-Star selection, potentially joined by Astros teammate Spencer Arrighetti. Arrighetti, with a 1.34 ERA in his initial eight starts, may make the All-Star roster if he maintains strong performance. Christian Walker, another contender, has had a solid season, but faces stiff competition at first base. The Astros have historically had multiple All-Stars, with the last instance of only one representative occurring 12 years ago.
- •Yordan Alvarez has a.301/.416/.634 slash line through 60 games.
- •Spencer Arrighetti is 7-1 with an ERA of 1.34.
- •Christian Walker leads the Astros with 43 RBIs.
- •The Astros might face limited representation at the All-Star Game this year.
- •Arrighetti's selection depends on his upcoming performances in June.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Who could join Yordan Alvarez at the All-Star Game?
"With a .301/.416/.634 slash line through his first 60 games of the season, it’s not a question of whether Yordan Alvarez will be selected to his fourth American League All-Star team. The question is whether he’ll be traveling to Philadelphia alone. It’s been 12 years since the Astros were limited to a single All-Star, and […]
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