Including Wheeler, five National League pitchers have opted out of the game so far. Neither Cristopher Sánchez nor Ranger Suárez have been named replacements. Sánchez was passed over multiple times despite ranking fourth in ERA (2.59) and tying for fifth in quality starts (12).

The Philadelphia Phillies have far less representation at this year's MLB All-Star Game than they did last year. After a franchise-record seven Phillies (six plus a substitute) made the trip to Arlington last July,