Zack Wheeler declines All-Star nod, feels disrespected by snubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler announced on July 12, 2026, that he has rejected an invitation to join the National League All-Star roster. Wheeler expressed feelings of disrespect due to multiple All-Star snubs in previous selections. His decision to decline highlights ongoing frustrations regarding recognition and his performance. There are no immediate plans for follow-up statements from Wheeler or the Phillies regarding this situation.
- •Wheeler felt disrespected by All-Star snubs.
- •The announcement came on July 12, 2026.
- •He declined the invitation to the NL All-Star roster.
- •No current update on his future plans or statements from the Phillies.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Zack Wheeler says MLB 'disrespected' him with initial All-Star snub, declines invitation as replacement player: 'I don’t need a pity party'
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Wheeler rejects MLB All-Star offer. Phillies pitcher felt disrespected
- 12:27 PMESPN — Wheeler rejects ASG nod, 'disrespected' by snubs
"Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he declined an invitation to be added to the NL All-Star roster, adding that he felt "disrespected" by being snubbed multiple times.
"Wheeler's not interested in a late ask to join the NL All-Star roster for Tuesday's game played in his home stadium in Philadelphia.
"Zack Wheeler wasn't named to the NL All-Star game. Here's what he did when MLB changed its mind.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 7:36 PMZack Wheeler says MLB 'disrespected' him with initial All-Star snub, declines invitation as replacement player: 'I don’t need a pity party'
Wheeler's not interested in a late ask to join the NL All-Star roster for Tuesday's game played in his home stadium in Philadelphia.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 2:21 PMWheeler rejects MLB All-Star offer. Phillies pitcher felt disrespected
Zack Wheeler wasn't named to the NL All-Star game. Here's what he did when MLB changed its mind.
- ESPNJul 12, 2026, 12:27 PMWheeler rejects ASG nod, 'disrespected' by snubs
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler said he declined an invitation to be added to the NL All-Star roster, adding that he felt "disrespected" by being snubbed multiple times.
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