Phillies lead MLB with six All-Stars after Luzardo NL roster add
The Philadelphia Phillies now lead Major League Baseball with six All-Stars for the 96th Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park after Jesús Luzardo was named to the National League roster as a replacement. Brandon Marsh, a fan-elected NL outfield starter and first-time All-Star, anchors a Phillies-heavy home showcase on July 14.
Luzardo joined the NL squad alongside Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and St. Louis' Riley O'Brien, replacing Jacob Misiorowski, Max Meyer and Paul Skenes, who were ineligible after pitching Sunday before the break. The left-hander's first career All-Star nod pushed Philadelphia past every other club for 2026 selections.
Key Takeaways
- The Phillies have an MLB-high six All-Stars after Luzardo was added to the NL roster on Tuesday.
- Brandon Marsh is a fan-elected NL outfield starter and the first Phillies outfielder to win a starting spot since Raúl Ibáñez in 2009.
- Luzardo replaced Misiorowski, Meyer and Skenes on the NL pitching staff as injury replacements.
- Bryce Harper reached the game as MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's pick after missing the fan vote.
- The All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia on July 14 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, the city's first since 1996.
Why Did Jesús Luzardo Make the NL All-Star Roster?
Major League Baseball added Luzardo when three NL pitchers became unavailable. Misiorowski, Meyer and Skenes were lined up to pitch on Sunday, making them ineligible for the July 14 game at Citizens Bank Park.
It is the first All-Star selection of Luzardo's career. The Phillies left-hander signed a five-year, $135 million contract extension in March after getting married in the offseason. "It's obviously an honor," Luzardo said. "The first one of my career."
Who Are the Phillies' Six All-Stars for 2026?
Beyond Luzardo, the Phillies will send Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Cristopher Sánchez, Jhoan Duran and Brandon Marsh. Marsh and Duran are also first-time All-Stars, while Harper is a nine-time selection after Manfred used his commissioner's pick to add him to the NL team.
Harper entered the break tied for 11th in the majors with a .903 OPS and among 15 players with at least 20 home runs, batting .274 with a .374 on-base percentage. Sánchez could start on the mound for the National League.
What Makes Brandon Marsh's All-Star Selection Historic?
Marsh finished with the most votes among the six National League outfield finalists in Phase 2 balloting, earning a starting spot in right field. He is the first Phillies outfielder to win a fan-elected starting assignment since Ibáñez in 2009.
Marsh learned he made the team on July 4 while posting a .870 OPS, the highest by a primary Phillies outfielder at the break since Jayson Werth's .881 mark in 2010. Philadelphia acquired Marsh on Aug. 2, 2022, in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for catching prospect Logan O'Hoppe.
Why Does Hosting the All-Star Game Matter for Philadelphia?
The 96th Midsummer Classic marks the fourth time the Phillies have hosted and the first at Citizens Bank Park since Veterans Stadium held the event in 1996. The club initially had five All-Stars announced Saturday, tied for the second-most in franchise history behind eight in 2024.
Luzardo's addition gives Philadelphia the most representatives of any team in 2026, with six familiar faces staying home for baseball's summer showcase during the country's 250th anniversary year. For more on the latest celebrity and sports crossover headlines, see our Celebrity Breaking News coverage. Full roster details are available from MLB.com.