Gerrit Cole out of MLB All-Star Game; Andfrew Kittredge, Taylor Rogers in
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New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole traveled to Denver for the MLB All-Star Game but won’t play.
DENVER — There were a pair of late additions to the American League All-Star team: Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Andrew Kittredge and Minnesota Twins left-hander Taylor Rogers.
They replaced New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole and Seattle Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Cole said the Yankees did not want him to pitch. Kikuchi went on the covid-19 injured list Sunday, tested negative twice and was activated Monday. Cole and Kikuchi were in Denver but were made inactive for Tuesday night.
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