What Happened
Juan Soto has been named a starter for the upcoming Major League Baseball All-Star Game, his fifth selection to the event. Soto, who currently plays for the Mets, leads the National League in on-base plus slugging (OPS).
This year's selection comes after Soto was not chosen as a starter for the previous year's All-Star Game. He has indicated that he used that experience as motivation for his current season. Soto has also not ruled out participating in the Home Run Derby.
Key Facts
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Juan Soto selected as an All-Star Game starter.
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This is Juan Soto's fifth All-Star Game appearance.
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Soto plays for the Mets.
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Soto leads the National League in OPS.
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Soto was not selected as a starter for the previous year's All-Star Game.
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Soto has used the previous snub as motivation.
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Soto has not ruled out participating in the Home Run Derby.
