WASHINGTON – Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has been named to the 2012 National League All-Star team. He replaces Giancarlo Stanton, who plays for the Miami Marlins.
Harper will become the third youngest All-Star ever and the youngest All-Star position player in history.
The updated roster of American League pitchers lists Harper’s name toward the bottom. Ian Desmond, shortstop for the Washington Nationals, is now listed as “injured, will not play.”
Here’s the roster for the July 10 game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, as compiled by the Associated Press (X: starter, Y: injured will not play, Z: voted final spot):
American League
American League Pitchers
- Ryan Cook, rh, Oakland
- Z: Yu Darvish, rh, Texas
- Matt Harrison, lh, Texas
- Felix Hernandez, rh, Seattle
- Jim Johnson, rh, Baltimore
- Joe Nathan, rh, Texas
- Chris Perez, rh, Cleveland
- David Price, lh, Tampa Bay
- Fernando, Rodney, rh, Tampa Bay
- Y: CC Sabathia, lh, N.Y. Yankees
- Chris Sale, lh, Chicago White Sox
- Justin Verlander, rh, Detroit
- Jered Weaver, rh, L.A. Angels
- C.J. Wilson, lh, L.A. Angels
American League Catchers
- Joe Mauer, Minnesota
- X: Mike Napoli, Texas
- Matt Wieters, Baltimore
American League Infielders
- Elvis Andrus, Texas
- X: Adrian Beltre, Texas
- Asdrubal Cabrera, Cleveland
- Miguel Cabrera, Detroit
- X: Robinson Cano, N.Y. Yankees
- X: Prince Fielder, Detroit
- X: Derek Jeter, New York
- Ian Kinsley, Texas
- Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox
American League Outfielders
- X: Jose Bautista, Toronto
- X: Curtis Granderson, New York
- X: Josh Hamilton, Texas
- Adam Jones, Baltimore
- Mike Trout, L.A. Angels
- Mark Trumbo, L.A. Angels
American League Designated Hitters
- Billy Butler, Kansas City
- Adam Dunn, Chicago White Sox
- X: David Ortiz, Boston
National League
National League Pitchers
- Matt Cain, rh, San Francisco
- Aroldis Chapman, lh, Cincinnati
- R.A. Dickey, rh, N.Y. Mets
- Gio Gonzalez, lh, Washington
- Cole Hamels, lh, Philadelphia
- Joel Hanrahan, rh, Pittsburgh
- Clayton Kershaw, lh. L.A. Dodgers
- Craig Kimbrel, rh, Atlanta
- Lance Lynn, rh, St. Louis
- Wade Miley, lh, Arizona
- Jonathan Papelbon, rh, Philadelphia
- Stephen Strasburg, rh, Washington
- Huston Street, rh, San Diego
National League Catchers
- Y: Yadier Molina, St. Louis
- X: Buster Posey, San Francisco
- Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia
National League Infielders
- Jose Altuve, Houston
- Starlin Castro, Chicago Cubs
- Y: Ian Desmond, Washington
- Z: David Freese, St. Louis
- X: Rafael Furcal, St. Louis
- Chipper Jones, Atlanta
- Bryan LaHair, Chicago
- X: Pablo Sandoval, San Francisco
- X: Dan Uggla, Atlanta
- X: Joey Votto, Cincinnati
- David Wright, N.Y. Mets
National League Outfielders
- X: Carlos Beltran, St. Louis
- Michael Bourn, Atlanta
- Ryan Braun, Milwaukee
- Jay Bruce, Cincinnati
- x-Melky Cabrera, San Francisco
- Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado
- Bryce Harper, Washington
- Matt Holliday, St. Louis
- Y: Matt Kemp, Los Angeles
- Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh
- Y: Giancarlo Stanton, Florida
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