How Ernie Clement earned incredible All-Star honor for Blue Jays
Ernie Clement has been named the starting second baseman for the American League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. A new MLB fan‑voting rule awards a starting spot to the player with the most votes after a set point in the voting period, and Clement currently leads the league. The honor follows his earlier struggles with Cleveland and Oakland before establishing himself with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- ▪Clement will start at second base for the American League in the 2026 All‑Star Game.
- ▪MLB introduced a rule that the top vote‑getter at a certain point secures a starting position.
- ▪Clement currently has the most votes of any American League player.
- ▪He previously played for Cleveland and Oakland before joining the Toronto Blue Jays.
- ▪Clement’s reputation was bolstered by his participation with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
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