July 13, 2026, 3:05 p.m. ET
The Detroit Tigers will have an All-Star starter, after all.
Tigers left fielder Riley Greene was named a starter for the American League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, taking place on Tuesday, July 14, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. First pitch is set for 8 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on Fox.
This is Greene’s third straight All-Star selection and second straight as a starter, though he was not initially named as a starter via the fan vote. He and New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger will replace reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge and Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton as starters.
Greene, 25, is having arguably his best year in the majors in 2026, with career highs in on-base percentage (.380) and OPS (.842) over 400 plate appearances. The 2025 Silver Slugger Award winner has seen his power numbers dip with just 13 home runs over 95 games in 2026, but he has also significantly cut down on his strikeouts and has increased his walk rate to a career-high 12.8% (league average is 9%).
Greene is one of four Tigers players to be named AL All Stars in 2026, joining shortstop Kevin McGonigle, catcher Dillon Dingler and “Legends Pick” Justin Verlander. Greene is the only Tiger to be named a starter, however.
Greene is the first Tigers player to be named to three straight All-Star Games since Miguel Cabrera was named to seven in a row from 2010-16.
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You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.
