The MLB injured list: Everybody’s doing it
By Bill Felber
The IL All Star teams
If they were physically able to do so, either league’s All Star team of injury list players could probably easily handle its actual All Star team. Here’s a look at what National and American League injury list All Star teams might look like if chosen today. Note: Given the nature of injuries, these players are selected based both on reputation and potential as well as actual performance
National League
- Catcher: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies
- First Base: Brandon Belt, Giants
- Second Base: Jeff McNeil, Mets
- Third Base: Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pirates
- Shortstop: Corey Seager, Dodgers
- Outfield: Marcell Ozuna, Braves
- Outfield: Brian Harper, Phillies
- Outfield: Cody Bellinger, Dodgers (Bellinger has since been activated.)
- Starter: Noah Syndergaard, Mets
Reserves: Pete Alonso and Michael Conforto, Mets; Luis Rojas, Marlins, Paul DeJong, Cardinals, Mike Clevinger, Padres.
American League
- Catcher: Roberto Perez, Indians
- First Base: Luke Voit, Yankees
- Second Base: Luis Arraez, Twins
- Third Base: Cavan Biggio, Blue Jays
- Shortstop: Jose Iglesias, Angels
- Outfield: George Springer, Blue Jays
- Outfield: Byron Buxton, Twins
- Outfield: Mike Trout, Angels
- Starter: Chris Sale, Red Sox
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Reserves: Corey Kluber and Aaron Hicks, Yankees; Chris Archer, Rays, Eloy Jimenez, White Sox; Josh Staumont, Royals; Justin Verlander and Michael Brantley, Astros.