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Ceddanne Rafaela earns All-Star replacement spot for the Red Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Ceddanne Rafaela earns All-Star replacement spot for the Red Sox

Summary

Ceddanne Rafaela has been selected as an All-Star replacement amid injuries to several outfielders in the American League. The 25-year-old outfielder is enjoying a breakout season, boosting his batting average to.284 while contributing 20 doubles, eight home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 85 games. Rafaela's defensive prowess has also captivated attention, having received a Gold Glove award last season. His selection as an All-Star reflects his strong performance metrics, including the highest fWAR and bWAR among American League players not initially chosen for the All-Star game. This will mark Rafaela's first All-Star appearance.

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Status Watch

•Rafaela's selection comes following injuries to Aaron Judge and Byron Buxton.
•He is on track to surpass previous career highs in multiple offensive categories.
•Boston Red Sox have won nine of their last 11 games.
•Rafaela was awarded a Gold Glove last season for his defense in center field.

Latest Updates

11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox now have four All-Stars as outfield standout added to team as first-timer
7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Ceddanne Rafaela has earned an All-Star replacement spot with his breakout for the Red Sox

What they're saying

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Ceddanne Rafaela is a first-time All-Star after a great first half. He was added to the American League roster Friday, replacing the injured Aaron Judge.
— Yahoo Sports