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Andy Pages is heading to his first All-Star Game and he’s not taking a second of it for granted. The 25-year-old outfielder, who was voted in by fans for the 2026 Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday, told reporters he plans to soak in the full experience, per Dodger Blue staff.

Pages has earned every bit of this. After breaking into the majors in 2024 as a raw but toolsy outfielder with big power potential and some swing-and-miss concerns, he spent parts of that first season showing flashes — enough to stick on the roster but not enough to lock down an everyday role. Last year was a step forward, but 2026 has been the true arrival. Pages has put together a legitimate career year on both sides of the ball, combining improved plate discipline with the kind of defensive play in the outfield that makes him a complete contributor. The fan vote wasn’t a fluke or a popularity contest — he’s been one of our best all-around players this season, and the numbers back it up. For a guy who came up through the Dodgers’ system as an international signing out of Cuba, this is a significant milestone. He’s still only 25, which is the part that should excite all of us.

The fact that Pages earned this through the fan vote rather than as a replacement or a manager’s pick matters. It means the broader baseball-watching public sees what we’ve been seeing all year — a player who has leveled up and become a legitimate force in our lineup. That kind of national recognition doesn’t come easy for a player on his first All-Star ballot, especially in a loaded National League outfield picture.

For the Dodgers, Pages’ emergence this season has been one of the more important storylines of the first half. With the pitching staff dealing with significant injury questions — Tyler Glasnow suffering multiple setbacks, Blake Snell‘s timeline still developing, and Miguel Díaz working through rehab — having a position player take this kind of leap has been critical. Pages anchoring the outfield gives the front office flexibility to focus trade deadline resources on pitching rather than needing to chase an outfield bat. That’s real, tangible roster-building value beyond the stat line.

I love that his attitude heading into the break is simply to enjoy it. No clichés about “representing the team” or whatever else players say when cameras are on. Just a young guy who worked his way up, earned his spot, and wants to take in the moment. He should. First All-Star Games only happen once, and Pages has played well enough this year to be there without any asterisk. We should all enjoy watching him out there Tuesday night.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: July 13, 2026 2:32 PM UTC

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