Ohtani named NL All-Star starter at DH, checks off another first in the process (opens original article in a new tab)

Shohei Ohtani was named the National League's starting designated hitter for the 2026 All-Star Game after receiving the most votes, marking his sixth consecutive All-Star appearance and first as the top overall vote-getter. Six Dodgers players advanced to Phase 2 voting, with the final selections to be announced on July 4.

• Shohei Ohtani named NL All-Star starter at DH after leading with 3,341,257 votes
• Ohtani to make sixth straight All-Star appearance, first as top overall vote-getter
• Six Dodgers advance to Phase 2 voting for 2026 All-Star Game
• Ohtani has 1.58 ERA as pitcher and leads Dodgers with 17 homers as hitter
• Phase 2 voting opens Monday for All-Star Game selections