All-Star Game spotlight includes four former Red Sox

As All-Star week nears, rosters showcase star power and nostalgia—from the Red Sox’s Contreras, Chapman and Rafaela earning spots to former Sox legends lighting up the past rosters, underscoring the franchise’s enduring imprint on the exhibition. The 2026 game remains star-studded despite notable absences, with MVP betting centering on Kyle Schwarber while debates about Yankees and Phillies rosters, injuries, and historical rosters color the buildup.