- Justin Verlander was named a Commissioner's Legend pick and will retire after the season — a future Hall of Famer and the active leader in wins, strikeouts and innings.
- Shohei Ohtani tops the WAR rankings (6.0), again anchoring the All-Star rosters as a two‑way superstar — big power at the plate and elite pitching.
- The 70 All-Stars span a wide range of value (FanGraphs WAR −0.1 to 6.0) and feature many first‑time selections and breakout rookies, giving the July 14 game plenty of storylines.
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