“You can’t move for about a good 24-48 hours,” he said of the Derby. Joc Pederson said MLB contacted him about doing Home Run Derby again but he passed because he’s been dealing with some neck/back issues and is trying to get some rest over break. Three spots remain open, with Pete Alonso, Ronald Acuña Jr., Kyle Schwarber, Juan Soto, and Albert Pujols in the fold. Joc Pederson said he was approached to do the Home Run Derby this year, but had to decline as he continues to rest. And five days to go until it's live Monday from Dodger Stadium at 8 p.m. He marks the sixth of an eight-person field.Īnd the newest entrant: Seattle rookie star Julio Rodriguez. Mariners' rookie All-Star Julio Rodriguez has been confirmed for the Home Run Derby, per Jeff Passan. He joins Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, Ronald Acuña Jr., Albert Pujols, Kyle Schwarber and Julio Rodríguez. He has 17 home runs so far this year.Ĭleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez accepted an invitation to the Home Run Derby and is the seventh confirmed member of the field, sources tell ESPN. Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is the latest addition to the Home Run Derby, leaving just one spot left. Seager will compete in the Home Run Derby! /GOF6dAdL8B Fletcher did not expound upon why Ohtani did not participate.Ĭorey Seager is the eighth and final addition to the Home Run Derby bracket, meaning the longtime Dodger will be swinging for the fences in his former home ballpark.
Shohei Ohtani was reportedly offered an invitation and turned it down, according to Jeff Fletcher. Here are the eight participants in this year's Home Run Derby and the number of homers they've hit this season. MORE: All-Star snubs: 10 players who should have made the AL & NL teams Home Run Derby 2022 participants updates & rumors July 14 Here's the latest on who is in and who is out of this year's Home Run Derby on July 18 at Dodger Stadium, along with rumors that may concern their participation. Harper, of course, is out this year as he recovers from his thumb injury. and his famous backwards hat, in addition to Sammy Sosa, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., David Ortiz and, more recently, Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper. Plenty of major names in MLB history have participated in and won the Derby, including Ken Griffey Jr. MLB announced he will be in the Derby Monday. The allure of a potential three-peat, however, was too much for Alonso to resist. He said he would participate if he was voted the NL starter in Los Angeles, but the Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt ultimately beat him in the second round. Pete Alonso is the two-time defending champion, and his status is in his question. The biggest event of MLB's All-Star week, outside of the All-Star Game itself of course, is the Home Run Derby, a power hitter's masterclass in which MLB's top sluggers try to hit the most home runs in an allotted amount of time.