The Dodgers’ All-Star haul is loaded, but Andy Pages may be the name that says the most about where this team is headed.
When the initial American League and National League rosters were released, Los Angeles landed five representatives for the 2026 All-Star Game, and Pages was finally among them. It’s the first All-Star selection of his career, though there’s a strong argument that he should already be preparing for his second straight trip. Pages said the 2025 miss stung, but it also forced him to grow.
“I wouldn’t say it was a goal, per se,” Pages said through an interpreter when asked if he sought out to make the 96th edition of the Midsummer Classic. “It was one of those things last year that left me a little bit frustrated and bothersome I wasn’t selected.
“But at the same time, it wasn’t something we could control. Nothing we could do and not really in our hands, so it showed me a lot of lessons to focus on what I needed to do rather than think about what would’ve happened if I did make the team.”
That mindset shift has come with a breakout run. Since last season, the 25-year-old has turned himself into one of the league’s most intriguing young players, and the numbers back it up: a 115 wRC+, 16 home runs and strong defense in center field. Pages has gone from promising piece to complete five-tool player, and the recognition finally caught up.
Dave Roberts has been among the loudest voices saying Pages was overlooked in 2025, and the Dodgers manager made it a priority to push his case throughout the voting process.
Freddie Freeman also made sure to give his teammate his flowers. The NL starting first baseman said Pages belongs in this spotlight, and that the honor should have come a year ago.
“Well, it should be his second. I think he should’ve had it last year,” Freeman said.
“Andy has been great for a couple years now. I’m glad he’s getting the recognition and I’m glad the fans will get to see him in Philadelphia.”
Los Angeles tied the host Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves with five All-Star selections. Bryce Harper was added to the NL roster as a “legend pick” by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, and Philadelphia later moved ahead when Jesús Luzardo was added as its sixth All-Star.
Pages is joined by Shohei Ohtani at designated hitter, Max Muncy at third base and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as a pitcher.
He led all NL outfielders in the first round of voting, then slipped out of the top three in Phase 2 before a late fan push brought him back into a starting spot. Now, after the snub, the frustration and the long wait, Pages is set to take in his first All-Star experience.
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