Mets' Juan Soto and Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong face similar All-Star issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
With the All-Star Game approaching, both Mets outfielder Juan Soto and Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are projected to be their teams' only representatives. The Mets currently sit at 29-36 this season, while the Cubs are performing slightly better at 34-32. Despite Soto and Crow-Armstrong's strong individual performances, both teams struggle to find additional players worthy of All-Star consideration due to lack of overall team success. This situation highlights the disappointing seasons for both franchises. More updates on the All-Star selections are expected as the date nears.
- •Mets are 29-36, 15.5 games back in the NL East.
- •Cubs are 34-32 but experiencing serious issues.
- •Soto and Crow-Armstrong likely to be lone All-Star representatives.
- •Both teams lack other candidates deserving of All-Star nods.
- •All-Star Game date is approaching, affecting potential selections.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Juan Soto and Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong have same All-Star problem
"Both of these NL outfielders have the same representation issue.
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