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**Torres to Start at Second Base for AL in All-Star Game; Three Tigers Position Players to Start**

**DETROIT** – Gleyber Torres’ impact on the Detroit Tigers has been undeniable, and now it’s official: he’s heading to Atlanta as the starting second baseman for the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The game is scheduled for July 15th at Truist Park.

Torres garnered a dominant 66% of the vote in Phase 2, surpassing Baltimore Orioles’ Jackson Holiday for the coveted starting role. This will be the 28-year-old’s third All-Star appearance, his first since 2019.

The Tigers will have three position players start, with Javier Báez and Riley Greene winning the final two outfield positions. They could add a fourth starter, with left-hander Tarik Skubal considered the favorite to start on the mound.

Torres becomes the first Tigers second baseman to start an All-Star Game since Plácido Polanco in 2007. He joins Polanco, Lou Whitaker, and Charlie Gehringer as the only Tigers second basemen to achieve the honor.

Since signing with the Tigers in December, Torres has been a force at the plate, hitting .284 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs, leading to a 2.3 fWAR, tops among MLB second basemen. He’s been a crucial component of the team’s resurgent offense.

While he began his career with defensive question marks, particularly at second base, Torres has shown improvement this season, grading out as a league-average defender. Ultimately, his offensive prowess secured him the All-Star nod.

The other AL infield starters are: Vladimir Guererro Jr. (1B), Jacob Wilson (SS), José Ramírez (3B), Cal Raleigh (C) and Ryan O’Hearn (DH).

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