In his final big league season, Pujols is already set to head to the All-Star Game in recognition of his career. He’s only hit five longballs this year but twice led the National League during his first stint in St. He’s a four-time contestant but hasn’t appeared in a Derby in more than a decade. Pujols’ participation is the most surprising (and notable) of the three. each announced this afternoon that they’d be participating, while Katie Woo of the Athletic reports that Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols will partake as well. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. He’ll also be part of the NL All-Star Team the following night.ħ:06pm: The 2022 Home Run Derby will take place next Monday, and the field is beginning to take shape. Soto, who was a part of last year’s event, has hit 17 longballs on the season. The Talk Nats blog first reported ( on Twitter) that Soto would accept an invitation if offered and Héctor Gómez of Z101 confirmed he’d be in the event. July 11, 9:21pm: Nationals star Juan Soto will also participate. July 12: Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has joined the field, with Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer relaying that he himself posted about it on Instagram. As a rookie, this will naturally be his first appearance in the derby. July 13, 3:50pm: Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez announced on social media that he will be joining the contest.

Like Rodriguez, he’ll be part of the American League All-Star team the following night. Ramirez has never participated in the Derby before, but he’ll join the event amidst a 17-homer season. July 13, 6:25pm: Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez will also participate, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN ( on Twitter). He also appeared in the 2016 Home Run Derby. Seager, who was also named to the American League All-Star team this afternoon as an injury replacement, has hit 21 homers on the season.

July 14: Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will return to Dodger Stadium as the final Derby participant, Texas announced.

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