Riley Greene named starter for 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene has been named a replacement starter for the American League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Despite not being initially selected in the fan vote, Greene is replacing Aaron Judge and Byron Buxton. Greene, who has a.380 on-base percentage and.842 OPS this season, is making his third consecutive All-Star appearance. Alongside Greene, three other Tigers players will join him as All-Stars, including Kevin McGonigle, Dillon Dingler, and Justin Verlander. Greene is the first Tigers player to achieve three straight All-Star selections since Miguel Cabrera.
- •Riley Greene chosen as All-Star starter on July 14.
- •Greene replaces Aaron Judge and Byron Buxton.
- •He has career highs in on-base percentage and OPS.
- •Greene becomes the first Tiger with three straight selections since Cabrera.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers LF Riley Greene named 2026 MLB All-Star starter
"Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene was named a replacement starter at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
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