Fan voting officially opened on June 4 and can be done online through Major League Baseball’s official website.
The St. Louis Cardinals have had a strong start to the 2025 season, remaining in the mix for both the National League Central title and a Wild Card berth. A number of key players have been instrumental in the team’s success, and they deserve recognition with selections to this year’s All-Star Game.
After a period of regularly producing All-Stars, the Cardinals have only met the minimum one-player requirement in each of the past two years. This year, they have a legitimate shot at sending multiple representatives to Atlanta.
2B Brendan Donovan
Brendan Donovan has been the standout performer for the Cardinals in 2025 and is more than worthy of an All-Star selection.
Among qualified National League second basemen, Donovan ranks first in fWAR, wRC+, batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, while placing fifth in Outs Above Average. Statistically, he’s been the top second baseman in the league.
His biggest hurdle is a lack of national visibility, especially when competing with better-known players from bigger markets like Nico Hoerner, Bryson Stott, and hometown favorite Ozzie Albies. Still, Donovan’s performance should speak for itself if voters can look past name recognition and hometown bias.
DH Ivan Herrera
Initially expected to serve as the Cardinals’ primary designated hitter, Ivan Herrera’s early-season leg injury delayed his start. But since returning, he’s settled into the DH role effectively.
Despite having fewer at-bats than top DHs like Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, and Marcell Ozuna, Herrera has made a strong case with his .333/.421/.578 slash line, along with six home runs and 25 RBIs. Among DHs with at least 100 plate appearances, he ranks first in batting average, second in OBP, and third in slugging. His 177 wRC+ is second only to Ohtani.
While the DH field in the National League is stacked, Herrera’s production makes him a legitimate All-Star candidate.
LHP Matthew Liberatore
Pitchers often face unique circumstances when it comes to All-Star selection — availability, rest preferences, or personal choice can all factor into whether they appear. As such, alternates are frequently chosen to fill in.
Matthew Liberatore may represent the Cardinals’ best hope of sending a pitcher to the Midsummer Classic this year.
He holds a 3-4 record with a 3.08 ERA and a 2.66 FIP across 11 starts, with only nine walks and 56 strikeouts over 64.1 innings. Although his latest outing against the Rangers wasn’t his best, his overall performance has been strong. If other pitchers drop out, Liberatore could be a worthy replacement heading to Atlanta in July.
