Inside the 2025 MLB All-Star Roster: The Surprising Story Behind Every Player Named
1B Matt Olson, Braves
As the All-Star hosts keep tumbling into the abyss, Olson is raking against the dying of the light. It has been another brilliant campaign from the powerful, silky-gloved first baseman.
2B Brendan Donovan, Cardinals
The hirsute utilityman has always been tough to strike out, but he’s barreling the ball more than ever in his breakout 2025 season. He’s the Cards’ only rep, which is surprising given their encouraging first half.
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SS Elly De La Cruz, Reds
From Opening Day to May 23, Cincy’s superstar shortstop was a tornado of blah; his .713 OPS was 100th among qualified hitters. Since that date, he has looked like Elly De La Cruz, with a 1.009 OPS that’s eighth in baseball.
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