MLB announces full roster for Japan All-Star Series
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Major League Baseball announced the full roster it will send to Japan for the Japan All-Star Series in November.
MLB's squad, which will be managed by Miami Marlins bench boss Don Mattingly, includes Atlanta Braves rookie sensation Ronald Acuna Jr. and nine-time All-Star Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals.
However, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and National League MVP candidate Christian Yelich, who was announced last month among the first wave of players, is no longer on the roster.
Pitchers
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Matt Andriese | ARI |
| Scott Barlow | KC |
| John Brebbia | STL |
| Junior Guerra | MIL |
| Brian Johnson | BOS |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD |
| Chris Martin | TEX |
| Collin McHugh | HOU |
| Daniel Norris | DET |
| Vidal Nuno | TB |
| Dan Otero | CLE |
| Yusmeiro Petit | OAK |
| Erasmo Ramirez | SEA |
| Hector Velazquez | BOS |
| Kirby Yates | SD |
Catchers
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Robinson Chirinos | TEX |
| Yadier Molina | STL |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA |
Infielders
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | KC |
| Amed Rosario | NYM |
| Carlos Santana | PHI |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN |
| Chris Taylor | LAD |
Outfielders
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL |
| Mitch Haniger | SEA |
| Enrique Hernandez | LAD |
| Rhys Hoskins | PHI |
| Kevin Pillar | TOR |
| Juan Soto | WAS |
The seven-game tour opens Nov. 8 with an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome and concludes Nov. 15 at the Nagoya Dome.