Yankees All-Star Voting Update: Judge, Rice, and Bellinger Shine

As the first phase of All-Star Game voting wraps up, several Yankees find themselves in strong positions to advance. Ben Rice has emerged as the second-most-voted first baseman, trailing only Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and is poised to move on to the next phase. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge leads the outfield votes, although he will be unable to participate in the game, while Cody Bellinger sits comfortably in fourth place among outfielders.

In the race for the second base spot, Jazz Chisholm Jr. holds the fourth position with 419,777 votes, while Ezequiel Durán ranks second with 531,182 votes. It’s important to note that the top two vote-getters at each position will advance to the next round, along with the top six outfielders, making the competition quite fierce.

In roster news, the Yankees have added right-hander Yerry de los Santos to their active roster. De los Santos has been impressive in Scranton, recording 8.1 scoreless innings over seven games in June. He replaces Elmer Rodríguez, who was optioned to the minors following his start on Sunday. This season, De los Santos boasts a 1.69 ERA over 5.1 innings in the majors and a solid 3.41 mark in Triple-A across 31.2 innings.

Additionally, the 2026 ESPY Awards will honor former Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott, recognized for his remarkable achievements despite being born without a right hand. Abbott, who famously threw a no-hitter for the Yankees on September 4, 1993, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ceremony, set to take place in New York on July 15th.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.