Andy Pages is an All-Star in year 3 — and the honor was overdue
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages was voted a National League starting outfielder for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, earning his first Midsummer Classic nod in just his third big league season. After a disputed 2025 snub despite strong numbers, teammates say the honor was long overdue for the 25-year-old.
Key Takeaways
- Pages earns his first All-Star nod as an NL starting outfielder in Philadelphia.
- He was a 2025 fan-voting finalist but was left off the roster despite strong first-half numbers.
- Pages said the snub taught him to focus on preparation rather than outcomes he cannot control.
- Dodgers teammates, including Freddie Freeman, argued the selection was long overdue.
- Pages led early 2026 fan voting before a late push secured his starting spot.
Why does Andy Pages making the All-Star Game matter?
Pages has emerged as one of the key bats in a loaded Dodgers lineup, even after some regression since a red-hot start to 2026. At 25 and in only his third big league season, he gives Los Angeles a fan-elected starting outfielder at the Midsummer Classic — part of a five-player Dodgers contingent at the event, per reporting on his path to Philadelphia.
Manager Dave Roberts publicly campaigned for Pages during fan voting, noting that "Andy lost out last year" while arguing he had earned the honor. For a franchise with deep star power, Pages' selection underscores how quickly he has become indispensable.
Was Pages snubbed from the 2025 All-Star roster?
Yes — and the debate never fully faded. Last season, Pages was a finalist for one of the NL's three starting outfield spots but was not elected by fans. When reserves and roster replacements were announced, his name was never called, MLB.com reported.
When the 2025 All-Stars were revealed, Pages was hitting .293 with a .510 slugging percentage, 17 home runs and 58 RBIs — numbers that left many questioning the decision. Sports Illustrated noted that many around the Dodgers believe his 2026 nod should have been his second All-Star appearance, not his first.
How did the 2025 snub change Pages' mindset?
Pages admitted the exclusion stung. "I think last year left me a little frustrated, a little bit bothered that I wasn't selected," he said, according to Sports Illustrated. "But at the same time, I knew it was something we can't control, and there was nothing we could do."
He told reporters the experience taught him "a lot of lessons" — chiefly to focus on daily preparation instead of worrying about votes or roster politics. In the final weeks of the 2026 first half, Pages tried not to dwell on All-Star candidacy until the outcome was certain. "I didn't want to put it out there until I knew it was for sure," he said in Spanish, via MLB.com.
What comes next for Pages in Philadelphia?
Now that his selection is official, Pages can soak in the full All-Star experience at Citizens Bank Park. Yardbarker reported he learned of the honor from his wife before manager Dave Roberts formally recognized him in the Dodgers clubhouse, where teammates who had been telling him for weeks that he belonged erupted in celebration.
Freddie Freeman said fans are excited to see Pages on that stage. For viewers tracking baseball's biggest summer showcase, follow our Streaming & TV Alerts for scheduling updates as All-Star media day and the main event approach in Philadelphia.