J.D. Martinez should get a few RBI opportunities Tuesday night in Cleveland.
Alex Cora revealed his All-Star Game lineup Monday afternoon, and the Boston Red Sox manager has his star designated hitter batting fifth for the American League. Martinez is the only member of the defending champions who will start in the Midsummer Classic, with Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts both serving in reserve roles.
Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts also revealed the National League’s star-studded lineup.
Take a look:
American League
George Springer, RF
D.J. LeMahieu, 2B
Mike Trout, CF
Carlos Santana, 1B
J.D. Martinez, DH
Alex Bregman, 3B
Gary Sanchez, C
Michael Brantley, LF
Jorge Polanco, SS
Justin Verlander, RHP
National League
Christian Yelich, LF
Javier Baez, SS
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Cody Bellinger, RF
Nolan Arenadao, 3B
Josh Bell, DH
Wilson Contreras, C
Starling Marte, 2B
Ronald Acuna Jr., CF
Hyun-jin Ryu, LHP
That NL lineups is pretty good, but we’re rolling with the team that has Mike Trout.
The 2019 Major League Baseball game will begin Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Home Run Derby is scheduled for Monday night at 8 p.m.