Pitchers and reserves have been named to the American League and National League All-Star Teams, respectively.
Randy Arozarena and Yandy Daz will make their All-Star Game debuts after being named to the AL All-Star team by fan vote, while LHP Shane McClanahan was welcomed to the Midsummer Classic roster via Player Balloting.
In addition to the game on July 11, Arozarena will compete in the 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 10. He joins Evan Longoria (2008) and Carlos Pea (2009) as the third player in Tampa Bay team history to compete in the Home Run Derby.
Arozarena ranks among AL leaders in OBP (2nd, .397), OPS (5th, .875), RBI (5th, 57), and walks (T6th, 45) through July 1. His five games with 4+ RBI this season are tied for most in MLB with fellow Ray, Isaac Paredes. He will become the second outfielder in Rays franchise history to receive a fan-elected start, joining Carl Crawford in 2010.
Díaz ranks among AL leaders in AVG (1st, .319), OBP (1st, .404) and OPS (2nd, .917) through July 1. He is the only first baseman in Tampa Bay history to win a fan election, and the second infielder to do so, joining Evan Longoria in 2009-10.
McClanahan will make his second consecutive Midsummer Classic roster. He has pitched to a 2.53 ERA (96.0IP, 27ER) over 17 starts this season, holding opponents to two runs or fewer in 14 of his 17 outings. Opponents are hitting .211 (74-for-351) against him this season.
More Rays could be recruited as substitutes for All-Stars who are injured or unable to travel. If a position player is needed, shortstop Wander Franco is expected to be a strong possibility.
Moreover, outfielders Josh Lowe and Luke Raley, infielder Isaac Paredes, designated hitter Harold Ramirez and starter Zach Eflin are also among potential All-Stars replacements.