Logan Webb’s All-Star break is shaping up to be more about rest than another turn on the mound.
The Giants right-hander didn’t give a firm answer when asked whether he would pitch for the National League in Tuesday’s All-Star Game, but all signs point toward him sitting this one out. Webb said the choice was made with the team, not just by him.
“This wasn’t just a me decision. This was kind of a team decision,” Webb said.
“We all just thought it’d be the best option to not throw in the game. Like I said, I did pitch in the [World Baseball Classic].
I was hurt for a month. It’s the first time I’ve been hurt in a long time.
So, just have a little bit of a break. … Just try to get somewhat of a break and come back strong.
“But, I don’t know. This all could be for nothing because I might be pitching in the game. But, I think the plan was, at least from my understanding, talking to our team was for me not to pitch.”
Webb has already been an All-Star three times, and he pitched in the game in both 2024 and 2025. Even if he makes the trip to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the Giants could use the few days away from game action for a pitcher who has already logged plenty of innings this year.
His spring was anything but normal after he pitched for the United States in the World Baseball Classic. Webb was sharp in that event, giving up one run across 8 2/3 innings with 11 strikeouts and only one walk in his first international competition. But that workload was followed by a rough start to his season, as he put up a 5.06 ERA in his first eight outings before missing several weeks with right knee bursitis.
“We’ll see. I think most likely not,” manager Tony Vitello said. “He’s done a lot in general when you count the WBC and then those couple of outings with some knee pain.”
If Webb does skip the game, he’ll get a little extra time before the second half begins. He is scheduled to start against the Mariners in Seattle when play resumes after the break.
Webb heads into the pause with a 5-7 record and a 3.86 ERA over 16 starts, along with 80 strikeouts in 100 1/3 innings.
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