Austin Riley is no longer the biggest snub from the 2022 MLB All-Star Game after the Atlanta Braves third baseman was added to the National League roster Saturday.
Riley will replace St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado.
MLB CommunicationsThree players have been added to the 2022 All-Star rosters, including <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlueJays</a> 2B Santiago Espinal, <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Braves</a> 3B Austin Riley & <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dodgers</a> LHP Tyler Anderson. Espinal & Riley were added by rule as the next in line via the Player Ballot at their positions, and Anderson is a MLB pick. <a href="https://t.co/dH5duGEspD">pic.twitter.com/dH5duGEspD</a>
Riley is an MVP candidate after backing up his breakout 2021 season with another strong campaign, which made it quite a surprise when he wasn't on the initial roster.