Yordan Alvarez Voted American League's Starting DH

Astros slugger earns his fourth All-Star selection.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

All-Star behavior. Yordan Alvarez is officially your AL starting DH! ⭐️ #ChaseTheFight x @budweiserusa https://t.co/ Via @astros on X

What happened: Yordan Alvarez has been elected the American League's starting designated hitter for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. The Houston Astros' voting push ended with Alvarez securing the fan-selected starting role.

Why it matters: The honor reinforces Alvarez's standing among the American League's premier power hitters. He also gives Houston a starter on the league's showcase roster.

By the numbers: This is Alvarez's fourth All-Star selection in five years. He entered the final voting period tied for the American League lead with 25 home runs.

What to watch: The remaining All-Star roster spots will be finalized before the July 14 game in Philadelphia.

Sources

@Astros 2026-07-05T00:21:44.849812+00:00

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