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Andy Pages has been named to his first All-Star team, one of five Dodgers representatives on the initial 2026 NL roster. Per DodgerBlue.com, Pages said he learned “a lot of lessons” from being snubbed last year — and used that experience to fuel a breakout first half that made his selection this time around feel almost inevitable.

Pages, still just 24, has been one of the more interesting young players in baseball over the past two seasons. He debuted in 2024 and showed flashes — enough power and defensive ability in the outfield to earn everyday at-bats — but his 2025 campaign was a mixed bag. He put up numbers that were borderline All-Star worthy, and when he was passed over, it clearly stung. That kind of near-miss can go one of two ways for a young player: it either chips away at confidence or becomes rocket fuel. For Pages, it was the latter. He came into 2026 with a noticeably more disciplined approach at the plate and has been one of our most consistent offensive contributors all season. His ability to drive the ball to all fields, combined with his arm in right field, has made him a legitimate two-way contributor and a fixture in the middle of this lineup.

There’s a compelling argument — and DodgerBlue.com makes it — that Pages probably deserved the nod a year ago. That’s how these things go sometimes, especially for younger guys on loaded rosters. The All-Star voting process isn’t perfect, and guys who are still building name recognition often get overlooked in favor of established stars. But Pages didn’t sulk about it. He took the lessons, put in the work, and made himself undeniable this time around.

For the Dodgers, having five All-Stars speaks to how talented this roster is even with the injury issues we’ve been battling. Pages earning this recognition is a reflection of the front office’s player development pipeline continuing to deliver. He’s cost-controlled, he’s ascending, and he’s now an All-Star. That’s exactly the kind of homegrown production that separates good teams from great ones. I’m genuinely happy for the kid — he earned every bit of this.

Source(s): Staff (DodgerBlue.com) | First reported: July 10, 2026 7:17 PM UTC

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