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Justin Wrobleski has been named to the National League All-Star roster, replacing Cincinnati Reds starter Chase Burns, per Fabian Ardaya at The New York Times and confirmed by Dodger Blue. It’s the first All-Star selection for the young left-hander, and it’s well-deserved.

Wrobleski came up through the Dodgers’ system as one of the organization’s most intriguing pitching prospects — a tall, physical lefty with a power arsenal and the kind of command that can be rare for pitchers his size. He made his big league debut in 2024 and showed flashes, but 2026 has been the year he’s truly arrived as a front-of-the-rotation arm. His first half has been strong enough to earn this recognition, and for a franchise that develops pitchers as well as anyone, Wrobleski is the latest proof that the pipeline keeps producing. Getting this nod validates the work he’s put in refining his secondary stuff and learning how to navigate lineups multiple times through the order.

With Wrobleski’s addition, the Dodgers now have six players on the NL All-Star roster: Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani (who will miss the game due to left knee irritation), Andy Pages, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and now Wrobleski. That ties the Philadelphia Phillies for the most All-Star selections in the National League this year. Six All-Stars is a reflection of just how loaded this roster is top to bottom — position players and pitchers alike.

Burns’ absence opens the door, and Wrobleski walks right through it. The Reds’ right-hander has had a terrific season himself, so this isn’t a case of a replacement-level add — it’s a legitimate All-Star earning a spot that opened up due to circumstance. Wrobleski should embrace the moment.

For the Dodgers, this is another feather in the cap of a first half that’s been dominant despite some bumps. Having six All-Stars — even with Ohtani unlikely to participate — speaks to the depth and talent across this roster. Wrobleski’s emergence as a reliable, high-level starter has been one of the best storylines of the first half, and I’d argue he’s been pitching at an All-Star level on merit, not just as a fill-in. The fact that he’s a homegrown arm making this roster for the first time makes it even better. Our pitching development machine continues to hum, and Wrobleski is the latest product rolling off the line at exactly the right time.

Source(s): Fabian Ardaya (The New York Times) | Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: July 11, 2026 6:29 PM UTC

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