According to Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Marlins right-hander Henderson Alvarez has been added to the National League roster for Tuesday’s All-Star Game. He’ll replace Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmerman, who left his start last night with a right biceps cramp.
This is the first All-Star selection for Alvarez. The 24-year-old right-hander has enjoyed an excellent first half, posting a 2.63 ERA and 73/22 K/BB ratio over 120 innings. He had a rare clunker last night against the Mets, giving up six runs over five innings for his first loss since May 11.
Interestingly, with Zimmermann sidelined, the Nationals will not have an active player on the NL roster. A little strange for a first-place team with some worthy candidates, including Anthony Rendon, Stephen Strasburg, and Rafael Soriano. With Alvarez and Giancarlo Stanton, the Marlins will now have two representatives.