Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement secure All-Star spots from fan voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays have solidified their positions in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game by winning Phase 1 of fan voting. Ohtani will represent the National League as the designated hitter, while Clement will play second base for the American League. The remaining All-Star starters will be determined through run-offs among the top players from Phase 1. Updates regarding the selection process will follow.
- •Ohtani and Clement won Phase 1 of fan voting.
- •Ohtani will start at DH for the NL.
- •Clement will start at second base for the AL.
- •Run-offs will decide the other All-Star starters.
- •Further updates will be provided as selections progress.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — MLB All-Star 2026: Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement receive automatic spots after winning Phase 1 of fan vote
"The 2026 MLB All-Star Game teams officially have their headliners: Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement.
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