Red Sox Fans Will See Many Familiar Faces in MLB All-Star Game

The Red Sox have just one player heading to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Seattle on Tuesday, but four former Boston players will represent their respective teams.

Boston closer Kenley Jansen received his fourth All-Star nod and will be the Red Sox’s lone representative. The 35-year-old right-hander posted a 3.23 ERA with 36 strikeouts and a 1.37 WHIP in the first half of the season.

Some familiar faces will join both the American League and National League rosters.

The Los Angeles Dodgers carry two former Boston players, Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez, both set to represent the NL in Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Betts was named an NL starting outfielder and has put up big numbers for the Dodgers this season. The fan-favorite is batting .276 with 26 home runs and 62 RBIs.

Martinez, on the other hand, was named the starting NL designated hitter. The 35-year-old’s batting average sits at .255, and he’s tallied 22 home runs along with 62 RBIs.

Philadelphia Phillies’ closer Craig Kimbrel was a late add to the NL roster, replacing Milwaukee Brewers’ reliever Devin Williams. Kimbrel has recorded 14 saves, 57 strikeouts, a 3.41 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP in 39 games this season.

Texas Ranger righty Nathan Eovaldi will join Jansen on the AL side. Eovaldi has been pitching great this season and is a Cy Young candidate. Eovaldi posted a 2.83 ERA to go along with 109 strikeouts and a 1.02 WHIP this season.

Jansen hopes to provide the win for the AL at T-Mobile Park.

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