Three Biggest American League Snubs From First Round of All-Star Game Voting


As done with the National League, it is time to look and see who some of the All-Star Game snubs in the American League were.

While the NL had more obvious snubs, the AL had its fair share as well and here are the three players that were left out of the second stage of All-Star Game voting.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JUNE 23: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins walks to the dugout in the eighth inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field on June 23, 2025 in…


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Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins

Buxton is top five in nearly every offensive category among centerfielders and leads most American League outfielders in all those same categories.

Due to the fan voting, he fell short of Detroit Tigers centerfielder Javier Baez and Los Angeles Angels right fielder Mike Trout. The combined WAR of Trout and Baez sits at 2.7, a touch lower than Buxton’s 2.9 WAR this season.

Buxton is finally healthy again and on pace to play his most games in a season since 2017 when he appeared in 140. That was also the last time he made an All-Star Game and hopefully his excellent play will be rewarded when the reserves are announced.

Jonathan Aranda, Tampa Bay Rays

Aranda is not a very well-known name around the league yet, but he certainly should be after the season.

He leads all first baseman in batting average, on-base percentage and OPS. He trails only the Mets’ Pete Alonso and Cubs’ Michael Busch in slugging percentage among first basemen, making him the AL leader for slugging.

Once again, his lack of popularity was his downfall, as the Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt and Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. were chosen over Aranda by way of the fan vote. Much like Buxton, Aranda should see his name on the roster when the reserves are announced.

Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros

Due to the first stage of All-Star Game voting being fan selection, it is no surprise that a member of the Houston Astros didn’t make the cut.

No, Pena was not on Houston’s roster when the infamous cheating scandal was uncovered, but that still looms large in the minds of fans when they are voting on who makes it past the first stage of voting.

It is unfortunate for Pena, as he is in the top three of nearly every offensive category among American League shortstops and most likely should’ve received a nod over Bobby Witt Jr.

He did leave the game Friday night after being hit by a pitch in the ribs but as long as everything is well, he should make the All-Star Game for the first time in his career.

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