Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene continues to cement himself among baseball’s elite.According to Brad Galli of WXYZ Detroit, Greene will start in left field and bat eighth for the American League in Tuesday night’s 2026 MLB All-Star Game. It marks another major milestone in what has become an outstanding season for the 25-year-old outfielder.2024 Detroit Tigers Hype Video Riley Greene Riley Greene Player of the Week Riley Greene All Star Game starterGreene entered the All-Star break with another productive campaign, batting .288 with 99 hits, 13 home runs, 45 RBIs, 48 runs scored, and an .842 OPS through 344 at-bats.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHis consistent production on both sides of the ball helped earn him his third career All-Star selection, further establishing him as one of the premier young talents in Major League Baseball.Originally selected by Detroit with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, Greene has developed into one of the faces of the franchise.Over his Major League career, he has compiled a .268 batting average, 89 home runs, 309 RBIs, and a .794 OPS, while also earning a Silver Slugger Award.With the Tigers firmly in the postseason conversation, Greene has once again been one of the club’s most reliable offensive contributors.Now, he’ll have the opportunity to represent Detroit on one of baseball’s biggest stages as a member of the American League’s starting lineup.Riley Greene Riley Greene two ninth-inning home runs Riley Greene Tigers Game 4 Riley Greene contract Riley Greene World Baseball Classic
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