Ohtani Leads National League All-Star Starting Lineup

Ohtani headlines a star-heavy National League group.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

The NL starting lineup for the All-Star Game ... C: Drake Baldwin 1B: Freddie Freeman 2B: Ozzie Albies 3B: Max Muncy S Via @Alden_Gonzalez on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani will start at designated hitter in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Drake Baldwin, Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies, Max Muncy, Juan Soto, Brandon Marsh and Andy Pages also earned National League starting assignments.

Why it matters: The selections give Drake Baldwin, Marsh and Pages their first All-Star appearances. Freeman earned his 10th selection, while Ohtani received his sixth.

By the numbers: Baldwin has 14 home runs and a .778 OPS after missing about a month with a right oblique strain. Marsh is batting .315 with an .871 OPS and 15 homers, while Pages has 16 homers and an .808 OPS. Ohtani owns a .927 OPS with 18 home runs.

What to watch: The starters are set to represent the National League on July 14. Lineup order and player availability remain to be finalized.

Sources

@Alden_Gonzalez 2026-07-05T07:07:25.717163+00:00

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