The Cincinnati Reds managed just three hits in a 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins in Monday's opener of an important 7-game homestand.

Star Game rosters feature undeniable star power, a large collection of first-time selections and more players from the Los Angeles Dodgers than any other team. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge were the two leading vote getters in the National League and American League this year and they'll headline lineups that mix baseball's entrenched best with 21 all-star selections 26 years old or younger.

With a handful of injured stars unable to participate in the All-Star Game, MLB released the injury replacements for those players.

With the recent hot streak, Cincinnati can actually make a good case for four All-Stars. Will Rob Manfred agree?

Elly De La Cruz and Andrew Abbott will represent the Cincinnati Reds at next week's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta after Abbott's selection Tuesday.

With 32-man rosters and a representative required for every team, there are inevitably a few surprise selections to the MLB All-Star teams each year, at least relative to preseason expectations and career track record.