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Ivan Herrera replaces Shohei Ohtani as All-Star selection for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Ivan Herrera replaces Shohei Ohtani as All-Star selection for 2026

Summary

Ivan Herrera of the St. Louis Cardinals has been selected as an All-Star in 2026, replacing Shohei Ohtani, who withdrew due to knee issues. This marks Herrera's first All-Star nod, acknowledging his strong performance as one of the National League's top offensive catchers. He has appeared in all 92 games so far this season, hitting.249 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs. Alongside Herrera, the Cardinals will also send Jordan Walker and Riley O'Brien to Philadelphia for the All-Star Game. Herrera's selection highlights his consistent improvement and resilience after overcoming injuries in earlier seasons.

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•Herrera is 26 years old and made his MLB debut in 2022.
•He has a.384 on-base percentage and 51 walks this season.
•The Cardinals continue to have three representatives at the All-Star Game.

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11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ivan Herrera earns first All-Star selection after Shohei Ohtani withdrawal

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The St. Louis Cardinals are sending another player to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. After Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani withdrew from the Midsummer Classic because of knee irritation, Cardinals designated hitter and catcher Ivan Herrera was selected as his replacement, giving the 26-year-old the first All-Star honor of his MLB career. It's a well-deserved recognition for one of the National League's most productive offensive catchers, and it gives St. Louis another representative during what has been an encouraging first half of the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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