MLB commissioner Rob Manfred defended his decision to include rookie Jacob Misiorowski on the National League All-Star team despite him making only five starts, noting "the excitement that was going to be generated" and "the fan interest in seeing this guy,

Four days after a surprising decision to add Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred defended the move, noting that there was no denying the excitement surrounding the fireballer.

Aaron Judge is OK with turning over the game to the next generation of stars, including Pete Crow-Armstrong, Jacob Wilson, Junior Caminero and Jacob Misiorowski.

The addition of Brewers flame-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski to the National League All-Star roster was a controversial one.