Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not compete in the MLB All-Star Game next week. Here's why he decided to step away.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez announced his decision to withdraw from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on Friday.

Right-hander Casey Mize was added to the American League roster on Friday, replacing Boston Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet. He joins second baseman Gleyber Torres; outfielders Riley Greene and Javier Báez; utility man Zach McKinstry; and left-hander Tarik Skubal.

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez is headed to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The top reliever will replace Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom on the American League roster. Estévez, 32, has shined in his first season with the Royals.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not participate in Tuesday's All-Star Game in order to rest and get ready for the latter half of the regular season, per the team (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

The field for the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby underwent a late-hour change Saturday, as Matt Olson of the host Atlanta Braves was announced as a replacement for teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who will no longer participate.

The Atlanta Braves will host the 2025 MLB All-Star game at Truist Park in Cumberland, Ga. next week, but the game is far from the only thing happening.

Challenge System will take its next measured step toward regular-season implementation when it is used in the All-Star Game.