The Texas Rangers will be without their ace, Jacob deGrom, at the upcoming MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta after he was named to the American League team. The team announced that deGrom, who has had a stellar season with a 2.29 ERA and 9-2 record, will be replaced by Kansas City Royals pitcher Carlos Estévez. Although deGrom will not pitch, he plans to attend the game and participate in the festivities. This marks the first time since 2017 that the Rangers will not have a representative at the All-Star game, highlighting deGrom's significance to the club.

DeGrom, who last appeared in an All-Star game in 2019, has struggled with injuries in recent years. Despite his absence from the All-Star lineup, he has had his healthiest season with the Rangers, starting 18 games. The decision for him to skip the game appears prudent as he prepares for a crucial game against Houston the following Saturday.