Kauai’s Kirby Yates named to MLB All-Star roster
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Then-New York Yankees pitcher Kirby Yates threw during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, in March 2016, in Jupiter, Fla. Kauai’s Kirby Yates has been named to the roster for the Major League Baseball All-Star team that will play in Japan next month.
Kauai’s Kirby Yates has been named to the roster for the Major League Baseball All-Star team that will play in Japan next month.
The MLB team will also hold public workouts Saturday and Sunday at Les Murakami Stadium.
Yates had a 5-3 record with a 2.14 earned run average and 12 saves for the San Diego Padres this season.
The All-Star Series will feature seven games (including one exhibition) across Japan Nov. 8th-15.
Also named to the roster were: Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger and Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto.
They join earlier announced players Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals, Eugenio Suárez of the Cincinnati Reds, Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals and Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves.
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Dodgers’ pitcher Kenta Maeda, a native of Japan, is joined by Collin McHugh of the Houston Astros as well as Brian Johnson and Hector Velázquez of Boston.
Other previously announced participants include Philadelphia Phillies teammates Rhys Hoskins and Carlos Santana; Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield and Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor.
Christian Yelich, who was announced earlier, has withdrawn.
Don Mattingly will manage the MLB team. His coaching staff includes Edgar Martinez, Hideki Matsui, Fredi González, Hensley Meulens, Brent Strom and Henry Blanco.
The roster:
PITCHERS (15)
Matt Andriese, Diamondbacks
Scott Barlow, Royals
John Brebbia, Cardinals
Junior Guerra, Brewers
Brian Johnson, Red Sox
Kenta Maeda, Dodgers
Chris Martin, Rangers
Collin McHugh, Astros
Daniel Norris, Tigers
Vidal Nuno, Rays
Dan Otero, Indians
Yusmeiro Petit, Athletics
Erasmo Ramirez, Mariners
Hector Velazquez, Red Sox
Kirby Yates, Padres
CATCHERS (3)
Robinson Chirinos, Rangers
Yadier Molina, Cardinals
J.T. Realmuto, Marlins
INFIELDERS (5)
Whit Merrifield, Royals
Amed Rosario, Mets
Carlos Santana, Phillies
Eugenio Suarez, Reds
Chris Taylor Dodgers
OUTFIELDERS (6)
Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves
Mitch Haniger, Mariners
Enrique Hernandez, Dodgers
Rhys Hoskins, Phillies
Kevin Pillar, Blue Jays
Juan Soto, Nationals
