Jays slugger to start at first base, bat fifth for American League at all-star game

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 4:00 AM CDT Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2025

ATLANTA - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in tonight's Major League Baseball all-star game.

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ATLANTA - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in tonight's Major League Baseball all-star game.

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ATLANTA – Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start at first base and bat fifth for the American League in tonight’s Major League Baseball all-star game.

Guerrero will anchor a powerful heart of the American League batting order, hitting second behind Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and ahead of Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh — the major league home run leader — at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.

Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk is also on the AL roster.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets ready in the dugout before a baseball game against the Athletics Saturday, July 12, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani leads off for the National League, while Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who represents Canada internationally, bats fourth.

Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal will start for the AL, while the NL counters with 2024 rookie of the year Paul Skenes.