It took an extra week, but the Oakland A’s got a second All-Star representative after all.
Pitcher Chris Bassitt was named to the 2021 American League All-Star team on Saturday, as one of several late replacements for players who are injured or will otherwise miss the game next week. Click here to see all 10 new additions, including four in the AL.
The selection of Bassitt is long overdue. The right-hander placed eighth in Cy Young voting last summer to put himself on the map and also had a memorable postseason performance to further establish himself.