(670 The Score) Three White Sox players are among the top three vote-getters at their respective positions in the second returns of All-Star voting.
Yasmani Grandal (10%) is second among American League catchers, trailing the Royals’ Salvador Perez (42%). Jose Abreu (8%) is third among AL first basemen, where the Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (49%) has a big lead.
Yoan Moncada (12%) is third at third base, where the Red Sox’s Rafael Devers (29%) leads.
Three White Sox players also reside in fourth place in the voting at their positions: shortstop Tim Anderson, injured second baseman Nick Madrigal and designated hitter Yermin Mercedes.
The top three vote-getters at each position -- the top nine for outfielders, who are grouped together -- will advance to the second phase of voting, which will determine the starters for the All-Star Game. Voting resets ahead of the second phase.
Fans determine the position player starters. Pitchers and reserves are selected by players and the MLB commissioner's office.
The MLB All-Star Game will be held July 13 at Coors Field in Denver.