Donaldson, Seager headline All-Star reserves

Reigning American League MVP Josh Donaldson and Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager highlighted the reserves named to the AL and NL rosters for next Tuesday's 87th MLB All-Star Game in San Diego.

Donaldson, in the midst of another stellar season in Toronto, will make his third consecutive All-Star appearance. He's joined on the AL bench by Blue Jays teammate Edwin Encarnacion, who's also making his third trip to the Midsummer Classic. Other notable junior circuit reserves include talented Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera, and Rangers outfielder Ian Desmond, who got the nod in his first year playing the position.

AL RESERVES

The AL pitching staff is largely filled in by relievers, including a pair from both the Orioles' and Yankees' bullpens, and includes several first-timers. Knuckleball sensation Steven Wright earned his first All-Star nod with a stellar first half, while Cole Hamels will appear on the AL side for the first time in his career.

AL PITCHERS

*Davis is on the disabled list

The deep cast of NL starters is led by Noah Syndergaard, who will make his first All-Star appearance, as well as San Diego native Stephen Strasburg. Just five NL closers made the squad.

NL PITCHERS

*Kershaw is on the disabled list and will be replaced

The senior circuit bench is led by several infielders, including Nationals free-agent acquisition Daniel Murphy, who came just 88 votes short of starting at second base. Reds outfielder Adam Duvall and former Phillies Rule 5 pick Odubel Herrera are two notable first-time selections.

NL RESERVES