Los Angeles Dodgers Star Center Fielder Andy Pages Shockingly Left Off NL All-Star Roster Despite Breakout Season Dominance

In a season filled with highlight-reel catches, thunderous home runs, and breakout moments, Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages has quickly become one of baseball’s most exciting young stars. Yet somehow, stunningly, he won’t be heading to Arlington, Texas, for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The news hit fans hard, and it hit the Dodgers’ clubhouse even harder. Despite putting up All-Star caliber numbers in his debut campaign, Pages was omitted from the National League roster — and the baseball world is left wondering: how?

Let’s start with the basics. Pages, the 23-year-old Cuban phenom, wasn’t even supposed to be this ready. Called up in April following a slew of injuries to the Dodgers’ outfield, Pages didn’t just hold his own — he exploded onto the scene. As of the All-Star break, he’s slashing .285/.355/.518 with 17 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 4.1 WAR. He ranks in the top ten among NL outfielders in slugging, home runs, and OPS. But most importantly, he’s done it all with the kind of flair that makes people stop what they’re doing and watch.

In any other year, those numbers would’ve secured a flight to the Midsummer Classic. But this year, apparently, it wasn’t enough.

The snub has sparked outrage across social media, not just from fans but from Pages’ own teammates. Dodgers ace Walker Buehler posted a blunt message on X (formerly Twitter): “Andy Pages not being an All-Star is criminal. Period.” Teammate Freddie Freeman added: “He’s been one of our most consistent players all season. A spark plug on offense and defense. What more does he have to do?”

The National League’s outfield selection is, admittedly, crowded with star talent. Ronald Acuña Jr., despite battling injuries, remains a fan favorite. Fernando Tatis Jr., though technically a right fielder now, is a marketing juggernaut. Mookie Betts, a household name, was voted in before suffering a midseason injury. Then there’s Corbin Carroll, Christian Yelich, and Brandon Nimmo — all deserving in their own right. But for Pages to be excluded while producing at such an elite level, especially when several All-Star nods have had middling years by comparison, feels like an oversight rooted more in reputation than production.

It’s the kind of snub that raises uncomfortable questions. Is this another case of a rookie being overlooked because he hasn’t built a resume? Did market fatigue — the Dodgers already have multiple All-Stars — play a role in the voting and selection process? Or is it simply that Pages wasn’t expected to be this good, and thus he was unfairly omitted due to preseason projections lingering in voters’ minds?

Pages’ story is one of resilience and raw potential. Signed out of Cuba at just 18, he developed quietly in the Dodgers’ loaded farm system. He battled injuries, refined his approach at the plate, and emerged this spring as a potential impact bat. But even the Dodgers’ front office didn’t predict he’d make this much noise this soon.

Manager Dave Roberts, a former All-Star himself, didn’t mince words when asked about the snub. “Andy’s been incredible. He’s played Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field, he’s hit for power, gotten on base — he’s done everything we’ve asked of him and more. I can’t explain how he’s not in the All-Star Game. It’s disappointing.”

And that disappointment is shared by Dodgers fans, who have embraced Pages as one of their own. His high-energy play, cannon of an arm, and timely clutch moments have helped LA maintain one of the best records in baseball. Pages isn’t just a stat machine — he’s a moment maker. He’s hit go-ahead home runs in critical division games, made diving grabs in center that would make Kevin Kiermaier blush, and sparked rallies with his speed and instincts.

Perhaps the most frustrating part of his exclusion is what it says about the All-Star process itself. While the game is a fan celebration, and popularity has always played a role, the expectation is that the league rewards performance. Rookie or not, if you’re dominating the game’s best pitchers and covering the vast expanse of center field at Dodger Stadium with ease, you deserve your flowers.

This situation has also ignited a wider debate about rookie recognition. Pages joins a growing list of first-year players who’ve had All-Star-worthy starts but were ignored come July. The MLB Players Association has in recent years pushed for reforms to the All-Star selection process to include more peer voting and less reliance on fan reputation. If there’s a silver lining to Pages’ snub, it may be renewed urgency for such change.

But Pages, to his credit, has taken the news in stride. After Tuesday’s announcement, he met with reporters and gave a calm, measured response.

“Of course I wanted to be there. Every player does. But my job is to help this team win. I’m grateful to be here and I’ll keep working.”

That quiet humility is part of what’s made him such a revelation in the Dodgers’ lineup. But don’t mistake it for a lack of fire. Sources close to the team say Pages has already made it his mission to prove the league wrong — and if the last few months are any indication, he’s well on his way.

Former Dodger great Andre Ethier said it best during an appearance on a local LA radio show: “Andy reminds me of when Matt Kemp had his breakout year — power, speed, defense, the whole package. But he’s doing it with less fanfare. That’s gonna change real quick.”

The second half of the season will be telling. If Pages continues his torrid pace, it will be impossible to ignore him come October — where the stage is even bigger than the All-Star Game. And maybe that’s fitting. Maybe Andy Pages was never meant to be a July story. Maybe his legend is meant to unfold in the fall, under the lights of postseason baseball, where legends are born and snubs are silenced with bat flips and wall-scaling catches.

Until then, the Dodgers — and their fans — will keep cheering for their rising star. All-Star nod or not, Andy Pages has already arrived. And if the league didn’t know his name before, they’ll soon have no choice but to learn it.