Three former Cincinnati Reds were among the 10 biggest 2026 MLB All-Star Game snubs, according to The Athletic’s Johnny Flores Jr.
New York Mets relief pitcher Luke Weaver was one of Flores’ five National League snubs, and Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray and Tampa Bay Rays starter Nick Martinez were included among Flores’ American League snubs.
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Weaver posted a 6.87 ERA in 21 appearances for Cincinnati in 2023. This season, Weaver has a 1.95 ERA in 35 appearances in his first season for the Mets.
The Reds released Weaver in August 2023.
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A ceremony is held for the 250th Birthday of the United States of America ahead of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
A ceremony is held for the 250th Birthday of the United States of America ahead of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) signs autographs for fans ahead of the MLB game with the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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World War II veteran David W. Lee throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brock Burke (49) shakes the hand of World War II veteran David W. Lee after the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) enters the field ahead of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) throws a pitch in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) gestures while running the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brandon Young (63) throws a pitch in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) celebrates after advancing to second base in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds right fielder Spencer Steer (7) hits a single in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds right fielder Spencer Steer (7) advances the bases to score in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) steals third base in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) hits a RBI single in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) steals second base in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) tags out Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Adley Rutschman (35) in the third inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Julian Garcia (57) throws a pitch in the sixth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
A fan holds up American flags during a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder (25) throws a pitch in the seventh inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds play Baltimore Orioles for Fourth of July. See photos
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) tags out Cincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) in the seventh inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) reacts after missing a swing in the seventh inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds Chase Burns watches the game from the dugout in the ninth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) at the conclusion of the ninth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati. Orioles won 8-5.
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Baltimore Orioles celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Reds 8-5, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.
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Gray, a 2019 All-Star for the Reds, was 23-20 with a 3.49 ERA in three seasons with Cincinnati. Gray is 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA in 16 starts in his first season for the Red Sox.
The Reds traded Gray and pitcher Francis Peguero to the Minnesota Twins in 2022 for pitcher Chase Petty.
Martinez is 7-2 with a 2.61 ERA in 17 starts in his first season for the Rays. He was 21-21 with a 3.83 ERA in 82 appearances over the previous two seasons for Cincinnati.
The Reds granted Martinez free agency at the end of the 2025 season.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray (54) delivers a pitch in the third inning between the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Former Reds Sonny Gray, Nick Martinez, Luke Weaver among MLB ASG snubs
