Everything is set for the stars to shine at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas next Tuesday, July 16, with the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, where Mexican Power will have two representatives: Jarren Duran and Isaac Paredes.
Both Mexican players were named to the American League reserves list and will aim to make an impact for the team, which was led in voting by slugger Aaron Judge.
Both Duran and Paredes have had impressive first halves of the regular season with the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, respectively, thrilling fans with stellar defensive plays and solid offensive contributions.
JARREN DURAN’S STATS WITH RED SOX
After 88 games with Boston, Jarren Duran boasts a .278 batting average with 10 home runs, 21 stolen bases, and an .817 OPS in 370 official at-bats, primarily playing left field.
Duran will make his first appearance in a Major League All-Star Game, having been selected to the Futures Game in 2019 while with the Portland Sea Dogs in the Minor Leagues.
ISAAC PAREDES’ STATS WITH RAYS
Meanwhile, Isaac Paredes has appeared in 85 games, batting .266 with 14 home runs, 47 RBIs, and an .820 OPS in 312 at-bats, handling duties at third base.
Like Duran, this marks Paredes’ first selection to the Midsummer Classic. He also has previous experience in similar events, having been part of the Futures Game roster in 2019 while playing for the Erie SeaWolves.
AMERICAN LEAGUE RESERVES LIST
C Salvador Perez, Royals SS Carlos Correa, Twins 3B Rafael Devers, Red Sox 2B Marcus Semien, Rangers OF Kyle Tucker, Astros 1B Josh Naylor, Guardians 3B Isaac Paredes, Rays SS Bobby Witt Jr., Royals OF Jarren Duran, Red Sox OF Riley Greene, Tigers DH David Fry, Guardians
NATIONAL LEAGUE RESERVES LIST
C Will Smith, Dodgers SS Mookie Betts, Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman, Dodgers OF Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers SS Elly De La Cruz, Reds SS CJ Abrams, Nationals 3B Ryan McMahon, Rockies OF Jackson Merrill, Padres OF Heliot Ramos, Giants OF Bryan Reynolds, Pirates DH Marcell Ozuna, Braves 1B Luis Arraez, Padres 1B Pete Alonso, Mets