2018 MLB All-Star Game fan voting to get underway on June 1

By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor

Fan voting for the 89th Major League Baseball All-Star Game — to be played at Nationals Park on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 — will officially get underway at noon on Friday, June 1.

Philadelphia Phillies listed on the position-player ballot include:

• Carlos Santana, First baseman
• Cesar Hernandez, Second baseman
• Maikel Franco, Third baseman
• Scott Kingery, Shortstop
• Jorge Alfaro, Catcher
• Aaron Altherr, Outfield
• Odubel Herrera, Outfield
• Rhys Hoskins, Outfield

The official ballot excludes three Phillies Opening Day starters: right fielder Nick Williams, shortstop J.P. Crawford and catcher Andrew Knapp. Crawford has been sidelined since April 29 with a right forearm strain, while Williams and Knapp have been limited to platoon roles with Altherr and Alfaro, respectively.

Current Phillies to have previously made the All-Star team include: Pat Neshek (2017), Herrera (2016) and Jake Arrieta (2016, Chicago Cubs).

Fans can vote on MLB.com, all 30 club websites, and the MLB At Bat & Ballpark mobile apps.