Several Philadelphia Phillies players expressed frustration after rookie Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was selected for the National League All-Star team despite having only five career starts. Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos and shortstop Trea Turner openly criticized the decision, with Turner suggesting that the selection process favors popularity and ticket sales over merit. The Phillies were particularly upset as two of their pitchers were left off the roster, intensifying their criticism of Major League Baseball's All-Star selection criteria.
Several Phillies voiced frustration with MLB after two of their pitchers were left off the All-Star roster, while Jacob Misiorowski made the team after just five starts. "It’s whoever sells the most tickets or has been put on social media the most. That’s essentially what it’s https://t.co/vCgYAz1mXr
Phillies lash out after Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski makes All-Star team: ‘It’s a joke’ https://t.co/c09NhRgi6k https://t.co/B3nsPriVq5
Nick Castellanos gave his thoughts on Jacob Misiorowski making the ASG after five games (Via Matt Gelb/The Athletic) https://t.co/1TQOHVMZdz