Mike Trout will open the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in familiar territory, and he’ll do it from the top of the American League lineup.
MLB officially released the batting orders on X, and the Angels star was slotted first for Tuesday’s game at 8 p.m. EST. The matchup between the American and National Leagues is set for July 14, and Trout’s assignment gives him the leadoff role in what amounts to a homecoming in Philadelphia.
This will be Trout’s 12th All-Star Game appearance, adding another chapter to a career that has made him one of the event’s most recognizable names. The AL lineup behind him features Yordan Alvarez hitting second as the DH, followed by Shea Langeliers, Junior Caminero, Bobby Witt Jr., Cody Bellinger, Ben Rice, Riley Greene, Ernie Clement, and Dylan Cease as the pitcher.
AL lineup for the MLB All-Star Game
Mike Trout, CF
Yordan Alvarez, DH
Shea Langeliers, C
Junior Caminero, 3B
Bobby Witt Jr., SS
Cody Bellinger, RF
Ben Rice, 1B
Riley Greene, LF
Ernie Clement, 2B
Dylan Cease, P
The Philadelphia connection is real, even if Trout isn’t technically from the city. He grew up in Millville, New Jersey, roughly 40 miles south of Philadelphia, and has long worn his Philly fandom on his sleeve. Throughout his MLB career, he has openly backed the Eagles and 76ers.
Trout is also the lone Angels representative at this year’s All-Star break.
He arrived at the game after returning from a right hamstring strain in early June, leaving him just enough runway to get back into rhythm before the festivities. The season has been productive overall: Trout is hitting .237, but he’s also posted a .390 OBP with 67 hits, 18 home runs, and 39 RBIs.
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