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Zach McKinstry picked as AL All-Star sub as Tigers tie Dodgers for most picks for Midsummer Classic

The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the majors. Now they are tied for having the most All-Stars, too.

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Zach McKinstry picked as AL All-Star sub as Tigers tie Dodgers for most picks for Midsummer Classic

Detroit Tigers’ Trey Sweeney, left, celebrates with Zach McKinstry, right, after a win over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Monday, July 7, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)


The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the majors. Now they are tied for having the most All-Stars, too.

Zach McKinstry was picked Wednesday to replace Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who has been dealing with a rib injury. The infielder-outfielder will join Detroit second baseman Gleyber Torres and outfielders Javier Báez and Riley Greene — all AL starters — and staff ace Tarik Skubal, who also is among the candidates to start the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta.

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