Yusei Kikuchi, left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, has been named to the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star team for the second time in his career, with his first selection occurring in 2021. This marks his first All-Star appearance since joining the Angels. Kikuchi is scheduled to start for the Angels on July 8, 2025. Additionally, Dodgers pitcher Yusuke Yamamoto has been named to the All-Star team for the first time and is also set to start on July 8. Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano will pitch on July 10. These selections highlight the presence of three Japanese players, including Shohei Ohtani, participating in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game to be held on July 15 in Atlanta.