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Ohtani and Álvarez Top First Public All‑Star Vote Tally

The early release shows massive digital voting totals that could lock in starters and reshape finalist fields before Phase 2.

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Jun 14, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) goes back to the dugout after striking out against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The first public update, released Monday, shows Shohei Ohtani leading all players with roughly 1.17 million votes and Yordan Álvarez leading the American League with about 1.02 million.
  • By MLB rules the top vote-getter in each league earns an automatic starting spot and bypasses Phase 2 of fan voting.
  • Several Los Angeles Dodgers players lead National League positions, producing the possibility of multiple Dodger starters and raising questions about concentrated team voting.
  • The NL outfield race is extremely close and notable players sit outside early top spots, with James Wood seventh and Jordan Walker sixth as Phase 1 continues through June 25 and Phase 2 set for June 29 to July 2.
  • Fans can cast multiple daily digital ballots and the rest of each roster will be filled by player ballots and the commissioner's office, so organized fan mobilization and international support are likely to determine which finalists advance.