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Rookies Bryant, Pederson among 14 1st-time All-Stars named to NL reserves

Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

The National League revealed its reserves for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game on Monday.

Related: Kershaw among 5 notable All-Star snubs

NL Reserves

Position Players:

Position Player Team AS Games
C Yadier Molina Cardinals 7
C Yasmani Grandal Dodgers 1
1B Anthony Rizzo Cubs 2
1B Adrian Gonzalez Dodgers 5
2B DJ LeMahieu Rockies 1
2B Joe Panik Giants 1
3B Nolan Arenado Rockies 1
3B Kris Bryant Cubs 1
SS Brandon Crawford Giants 1
OF A.J. Pollock D-Backs 1
OF Justin Upton Padres 3
OF Joc Pederson Dodgers 1
OF Andrew McCutchen Pirates 5

*McCutchen will start in place of the injured Giancarlo Stanton.

The NL will have no shortage of first-timers on its roster as eight of the 13 reserve position players announced are making their All-Star debuts.

Twenty-three-year-olds Kris Bryant and Joc Pederson are the only two rookies among those taking part in the midsummer classic.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is making his seventh-straight All-Star appearance, the longest streak on the NL team.

Pitchers:

Position Player Team AS Games
SP Max Scherzer Nationals
SP Zack Greinke Dodgers 3
SP Gerrit Cole Pirates 1
SP Madison Bumgarner Giants 3
SP Michael Wacha Cardinals 1
SP Jacob deGrom Mets 1
SP Shelby Miller Braves 1
SP A.J. Burnett Pirates 1
RP Trevor Rosenthal Cardinals 1
RP Aroldis Chapman Reds 4
RP Mark Melancon Pirates 2
RP Jonathan Papelbon Phillies 6
RP Francisco Rodriguez Brewers 6

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander A.J. Burnett is an All-Star for the first time in his 17-year career after going 7-3 with a 2.05 ERA across 16 starts this season.

NL Starters

Position Player Team AS Games
C Buster Posey Giants 3
1B Paul Goldschmidt D-Backs 3
2B Dee Gordon Marlins 2
3B Todd Frazier Reds 2
SS Jhonny Peralta Cardinals 3
OF Bryce Harper Nationals 3
OF Giancarlo Stanton Marlins 3
OF Matt Holliday Cardinals 7

NL Final Vote Candidates

Pos. Player Team
SP Johnny Cueto Reds
RP Jeurys Familia Mets
SP Clayton Kershaw Dodgers
SP Carlos Martinez Cardinals
SS Troy Tulowitzki Rockies

The game will be hosted by the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 14.

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