WATCH: Cora announces Red Sox All-Stars in behind-the-scenes video originally appeared in NBC Sports Boston
Vibes are high in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse right now.
On Sunday, just before the Red Sox wrapped up a series victory over the New York Yankees in the Bronx, Major League Baseball announced the pitchers and reserves for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Rafael Devers, Tanner Houck and Jarren Duran will legitimately represent Boston in the Summer Classic.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora shared the news with his team, and the Red Sox social media team shared behind-the-scenes video of the emotional moment.
“The first, I mean, thousand hits in his career. He’s been a Silver Slugger. He hates it, but I believe he’s the face of the franchise. Raffy Devers, you’re going to Texas.
“Speaking of consistency, when he pitches he shows up. He is very relaxed, doesn’t panic. Tanner Houck, you’re going to Texas.
“And we have one more. When we talk about consistency and posting and playing the game right, this guy is (expletive) amazing. We have kids here, and I bet if you want your kids to become great players and play the game the right way, you’re going to tell them, ‘Take a look at Jarren Duran.’ (expletive) All-Star.”
Watch the video below:
It’s the third All-Star selection of Devers’ eight-year career. The 27-year-old is hitting .293 with 21 home runs – including two huge bombs in the Yankees series – and 55 RBI in 77 games.
Houck and Duran are All-Stars for the first time. A fringe starter early in the season, Houck emerged as Boston’s ace with a 2.68 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 106 strikeouts in 18 starts (a career-high 111 innings pitched). Duran has been one of the best position players in baseball, boasting a .276/.338/.475 slash line with 24 doubles, 10 triples, 10 home runs, 40 RBI and 21 stolen bases while playing in all 89 games so far this year.
The Red Sox are currently in the third American League Wild Card spot with a 49-40 record. They have won six of their last seven games.
The 2024 All-Star Game is set for 8 p.m. ET on July 16 at Globe Life Field.
