MLB All-Star Game 2025: Rotoworld’s Boldest Dark Horse Picks That Could Shake Up the Midsummer Classic
“It’s surprising to us that Byron Buxton wasn’t named a starter since he was selected on all but one of our ballots. The 31-year-old has remained healthy in the first half and hit .270 with 20 home runs, 16 steals, and an .879 OPS while posting an Outs Above Average score of 5 in his outfield innings. He’s 5th in the entire American League in WAR and trails only Aaron Judge when it comes to outfielders. He deserved to start.” – Eric Samulski
“Brent Rooker isn’t as worthy of an All-Star nod this year as last, but among the players actually listed as DHs on the AL ballot — and with Rafael Devers obviously no longer eligible — I’d say he deserves the nod over Ryan O’Hearn and Ben Rice, in part because of his 39 homers and 165 OPS+ last season. He’s been no slouch in coming in at .271/.348/.486 this season, and while O’Hearn has been a little better, his line benefits from him sitting against tough lefties.” – Matthew Pouliot
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