Mariners’ Robinson Cano added to AL All-Star team
Jul 7, 2017, 12:19 PM | Updated: 1:03 pm
Robinson Cano is heading to the All-Star Game for the eight time in his career. (AP)
(AP)
Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano has been added to the American League All-Star team as an injury replacement, the club announced on Friday.
This marks the eighth career All-Star selection for Cano and his third in four seasons with the Mariners. He’ll join teammate Nelson Cruz for the All-Star Game on July 11 at Marlins Park in Miami.
Stecker: Cano and Cruz are banged up but pressing on
As Mariners manager Scott Servais and broadcaster Mike Blowers have argued, Cano had a strong case to be included on the original All-Star roster. Through 76 games this season, he’s hitting .279 with 17 home runs, 13 doubles, 60 RBIs, a .335 on-base percentage and a .489 slugging percentage.
Cano was among seven replacement players added to the All-Star Game. Angels outfielder Mike Trout and Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro are both injured.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
