White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson added to American League All-Star roster

Anderson has replaced Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, who landed on the injured list.
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(670 The Score) White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has earned All-Star honors for the first time.

Anderson on Saturday was added to the American League roster. His selection came via the player vote after Astros shortstop Carlos Correa landed on the injured list and had to drop out of the All-Star Game, James Fegan of the Athletic reported.

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Anderson is hitting .312 with six homers, 31 RBIs, 53 runs and a .779 OPS in 72 games this season. He joins right-hander Lance Lynn, left-hander Carlos Rodon and closer Liam Hendriks as White Sox players headed to the All-Star Game, which will be held at Coors Field in Denver on Tuesday.

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