What happened: Mike Trout currently sits in second place among American League outfielders in the first official All-Star ballot update of 2026. The center fielder has secured 926,601 votes, positioning him to advance to the final phase of voting for the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia.

Why it matters: The strong turnout follows a productive start to the season for Trout, who has appeared in 70 games. On June 16, Mike Trout belted his 420th career home run, maintaining his status as an elite power threat despite a .230 batting average.

What to watch: Phase 1 of voting concludes on June 25 at noon ET, with the top vote-getters at each position advancing to determine the final starters.