CINCINNATI – The Cubs will have two players representing the team at this year’s Midsummer Classic as third baseman Kris Bryant and closer Craig Kimbrel were named National League All-Star reserves on Sunday.
Bryant, who will be making his fourth All-Star appearance, has had a bounceback season in 2021 and has led the Cubs offensively during the first half, slashing .272/.355/.511 with 16 homers and leads the team in hits, extra-base hits and doubles.
The Cubs’ third baseman has given the team a major boost with his versatility starting 43 games in the outfield, 23 games at third base and eight games at first base.