Josh Naylor, David Fry and Emmanuel Clase join starters Steven Kwan and José Ramírez on the AL roster.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — First baseman Josh Naylor, utility man/designated hitter David Fry and closer Emmanuel Clase will join Guardians teammates Steven Kwan and José Ramírez at the All-Star Game next week in Arlington, Texas as members of the American League squad.
“Baseball is an individual game, played for a team outcome, and to have guys be recognized on the highest stage in the middle of the season is really special,” Vogt said. “These guys get behind each other, they root for each other. This group absolutely loves and supports each other and we’re seeing the fruits of that.”
“It was difficult as a kid to make it to where I’m today,” Naylor said. “Not many kids do, and it’s a blessing. We don’t get scouted like American kids or kids from other countries do. I just try to be as great as I can on the field for the next wave and be a positive influence for that next group coming up. I think being an underdog is a blessing, just keeps you working hard.”
“To see somebody who wasn’t supposed to make it to the big leagues, but earns his way into an everyday role, and then is elected by his peers to go to the All-Star game, I couldn’t be more proud of David,” Vogt said. “It’s just such a great story.”“For me, that was probably the best part,” Fry said.Clase leads American League relievers with 26 saves and a 0.65 ERA. He has converted 13 consecutive saves since May 20 and is limiting opponents to an 0.
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