The MLB is honoring two current baseball legends, Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera, at the All-Star Game on July 19.
The two first basemen were added to the All-Star rosters as legacy selections. Pujols, who will retire after the 2022 season, will be the 33rd member of the National League team. Cabrera, who plans to retire after the 2023 season, will be the 33rd member of the American League team.
“I am delighted that Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera have agreed to participate in the All-Star Game,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said, via MLB.com. “Albert and Miguel are two of the most accomplished players of their generation.