Houston Astros: Players that deserve to be All-Stars this year

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 28: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jose Altuve #27 and George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 28, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Astros defeated the Yankees 5-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 23: Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) watches the pitch during the baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros on June 23, 2018 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The Houston Astros have an opportunity to boast the most representatives at the MLB All-Star game this season. With A.J. Hinch as the manager, the team seems suited to have possibly five – or more – players in this year’s bout.

The Houston Astros are essentially an All-Star team in itself. Houston’s roster contains an MVP winner, as well as multiple Cy Young award victors. Thus, fans won’t be surprised to see multiple players in the Midsummer Classic this year.

There are multiple players listed in the top five – or top 10 – in voting thus far. However, a few of them likely won’t end up on the American League club in July.

Though Max Stassi has arguably outplayed Brian McCann throughout the first half of the season, McCann sits third in votes for starting catcher. The veteran backstop missed time early in the year, and his .215/.296/.340 line isn’t spectacular.

Gary Sanchez or Salvador Perez will likely get the backup spot behind Wilson Ramos. Astros fans shouldn’t be disappointed though.

Yuli Gurriel upped his game this past weekend, smacking two home runs, including a grand slam. But the Houston first baseman’s efforts probably won’t push him onto the All-Star roster.

Jose Abreu has had a quiet, yet productive season. Meanwhile, Mitch Moreland looks suited for his first All-Star appearance. Matt Olson also has a chance to get on the club, though it looks like Blake Treinen will be his team’s lone representative.

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