The combination has assured Roberts that Muncy belongs in the All-Star game July 9 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Roberts, the NL manager, has no say in picking the reserves. For Muncy, it would the next step in a rapid ascension after he was released by the Oakland Athletics in 2017. He has become an essential cog for the team with the best record in baseball.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 30, 2019 01:07 UTC