It's official: Elly De La Cruz, the lone Cincinnati Reds All-Star? Seriously?
Fans are riled up from Cincinnati to Arizona, shouting about snubs like Jonathan India and their ace pitchers getting left out. But hold onto your hats, because this is just the beginning. Snub Rage Week is here, where fans vent about their favorites being overlooked. And just wait for the Backfill Days, when replacements step in for injured players or those who can't pitch in the big game on July 16.
Manager David Bell's hoping more of his crew get a shot. "I'm rooting for our guys," he said. "Tough choices out there, lots of talent. Getting recognized at that game means a lot."
Sure, the Reds may not have the loudest snub case, but don't count them out just yet. They might snag another All-Star, breaking their single-selection streak since 2021's Jesse Winker and Nick Castellanos double-up. And it's not just one more, pitcher Frankie Montas thinks they deserve a couple.
"India, Greene, Abbott," Montas insisted. "Those guys have been grinding all season. Ups, downs, they've earned it."
Take Andrew Abbott, sitting 10th in the league for ERA and fifth for WAR among NL pitchers. Then there's Jonathan India, tearing up June with a league-leading bat and still holding strong with a .273 average and .375 OBP. And Hunter Greene? He's rocking second place in bWAR among NL pitchers, only trailing Atlanta's Reynaldo Lopez.
"And Greene's not in? That's wild," Montas shook his head.
Keep an eye on those pitchers for last-minute call-ups. Once they sort out who's game-ready, expect some quick swaps.
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