2016 MLB All-Star Game: Meet the AL Team

Tonight, the players that have been selected for the 2016 MLB All-Star Game were announced. The American League in particular has a diverse blend of players coming together. Young stars will be playing side by side with respected veterans, aces will be in the bullpen with journeymen having great seasons, and division rivals are now side by side. It’s a good team, too, the AL squad. They’ve got a deep bench, and generally a very solid starting lineup. It’s a tough team facing the NL, and it’s looking to be one fantastic All-Star Game. So who specifically made the team? Keep reading to find out. We’ll take you through those in the starting lineup and move to the reserves and the pitchers. It’s an AL East-heavy team, not surprising when taking into account the talent and records of many teams in the division. With that in mind, here is the AL roster for the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. (Getty)

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