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New York Yankees: Players with a Chance at the 2017 MLB All-Star Game

By Sean Dyer

Apr 11, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; A general view of the MLB All-Star game logo inside Marlins Park prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; A general view of the MLB All-Star game logo inside Marlins Park prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro (14) ties the game against the Baltimore Orioles with a two run home run during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro (14) ties the game against the Baltimore Orioles with a two run home run during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

2B Starlin Castro

.313/.348/.486, 12 HR, 45 RBI, 1.6 WAR

Although injuries may have cost Sabathia and Hicks shots at the All-Star game, Castro’s recent injury shouldn’t keep him from making the American League roster.

Castro is seventh in the AL in batting average and his 92 hits rank fifth-best in the Junior Circuit.

The former Chicago Cub ranks in the top five in all major categories among American League second basemen.

José Altuve will almost assuredly win the fan vote to start at second, but Castro should be the top choice as a backup.

Castro landed on the disabled list Tuesday with a hamstring strain, but he expects to be back on the field before the All-Star break.

Starlin has been a consistent hitter in the middle of the Yankee lineup. Putting together possibly the best year of his career, Castro deserves an All-Star nod.

All-Star Probability: 75%

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