Shane Bieber and Liam Hendriks Replace Mike Minor and Charlie Morton on AL All-Star Roster
By Scott Rogust
When it comes to the MLB All-Star Game, the rosters for the penultimate event shuffle just days prior. Friday was no different when it comes to the American League squad.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber and Oakland Athletics reliever Liam Hendriks will replace Charlie Morton and Mike Minor on the AL roster.
Shane Bieber and Liam Hendriks have been named to the AL All-Star squad to replace Mike Minor and Charlie Morton. pic.twitter.com/lXkhG7n0g5
— MLB (@MLB) July 5, 2019
Morton bowed out of the Midsummer Classic due to an undisclosed injury. Minor won't be playing in the game, but will appear for the on-field festivities.
Bieber is now the fourth Cleveland representative in the All-Star Game, joining Carlos Santana, Francisco Lindor, and Brad Hand. This season, Bieber holds a 7-3 record along with a 3.54 ERA and an impressive 133 strikeouts in 104.1 innings of work. His reward? His first-ever All-Star Game.
Shane Bieber has made the cut, and for the 1st time in his Major League career, will be an All-Star! ⭐️
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 5, 2019
Let's go, Biebs!#RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/QXHA2IC1ss
Hendriks selection is a tremendous story. Just last season, the right-handed relief pitcher was designated for assignment. In 2019, Hendriks has posted an impressive 1.29 ERA over 48.2 innings, and now, he's officially a first-time All-Star.
⭐️ The Aussie is an All-Star ⭐️
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) July 5, 2019
Liam Hendriks brings his league-leading, can’t-touch-this talents to the #AllStarGame presented by @Mastercard. #RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/7G9Qgt4ZY7
Even though Charlie Morton and Mike Minor had to step down, Shane Bieber and Liam Hendriks are more than deserving replacements.