Official Site of the Twins · Jul 8, 2018
Machado named AL shortstop for All-Star Game
Machado's 2-run smash BALTIMORE -- Orioles infielder Manny Machado watched last year's All-Star Game as a fan, a fact that stung the superstar -- who was front row for the festivities in his native Miami -- and helped propel him to an impressive second half.
This year, Machado's inclusion was never in doubt as he was unveiled Sunday night on ESPN as the starting shortstop for the American League. Machado led voting for the 2018 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard the whole way through and he will play in front of a home crowd, of sorts, down the road at Nationals Park.