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The first 2026 MLB All-Star Game voting update is out, and Max Muncy is the leading vote getter among National League third basemen, per Dodger Blue staff. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman also appeared among the Dodgers’ top vote getters. Muncy told reporters that making the All-Star team would “mean a lot” to him — and honestly, he’s earned every bit of that recognition this year.

Muncy’s 2026 has been one of the best seasons of his career, and that’s saying something for a guy who’s had some legitimately great ones. He burst onto the scene in 2018 with 35 home runs and quickly became one of the more dangerous left-handed bats in the league. But his path hasn’t been smooth — a 2021 elbow injury that required UCL surgery cost him significant time, and the 2023 and 2024 seasons were uneven as he battled through inconsistency and questions about whether he could return to his peak form. What we’re seeing now is a culmination of years of hard work, as the article notes, and it’s clear that the adjustments he’s made — both physically and at the plate — are paying off in a big way. He’s always had elite plate discipline and the ability to draw walks at a high rate, but the power and contact quality have come back to levels we haven’t seen from him in a while.

Ohtani and Freeman leading in their respective voting categories is no surprise. Ohtani has been Ohtani — a generational talent who continues to do things we’ve never seen before. Freeman, meanwhile, has been his usual steady, productive self, and his two-run homer just powered us to a sweep of the Rays. Having three Dodgers near the top of the All-Star voting is a reflection of how well this team has been playing.

For Muncy specifically, an All-Star nod would be his second career selection (his first came in 2021) and would be a meaningful personal milestone. He’s been a Dodger since 2018, grinding through the ups and downs that come with a long career in one city. He’s never been flashy, never been the biggest name on the roster — especially on a team that’s featured guys like Ohtani, Freeman, and Mookie Betts — but he’s been a consistent, valuable contributor who plays the game the right way.

From a broader Dodgers perspective, Muncy’s resurgence has been one of the quieter but more important storylines of 2026. With a lineup already loaded with star power, having Muncy producing at an All-Star level from the third base spot gives this offense another layer that’s hard for opposing pitchers to navigate. I’m glad the fans are recognizing it with their votes. He deserves this one.

Source(s): Staff (Dodger Blue) | First reported: June 19, 2026 1:07 PM UTC

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