‘I'm not gonna be disrespected': Zack Wheeler declines late All-Star invite
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler has declined a late invitation to the All-Star Game following his initial exclusion from the roster.
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Zack Wheeler turned down a replacement spot in the upcoming All-Star Game, stating he will not be the fifth option for the event. This decision follows his initial omission from the roster selection.
Coverage from USA Today, ESPN, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and Inquirer.com highlights the pitcher's refusal to accept a late invitation. Future reports will track the final composition of the All-Star roster following this vacancy.
Coverage does not yet specify who will replace Wheeler or how the league will address the opening.
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Quick answers
Why did Zack Wheeler decline the All-Star invite?
Wheeler stated he would not be the fifth option and noted he would not be disrespected after initially being left off the roster.
What did Garrett Stubbs do in response to the snub?
Garrett Stubbs created T-shirts featuring a quote from Wheeler regarding the situation.
Is the replacement roster finalized?
Coverage does not yet specify a replacement for the vacancy created by Wheeler's decision.
Coverage (6)
- Phillies' Zack Wheeler Calls Late All-Star Nod 'Pity Party' Sports Illustrated · 21h ago
- Zack Wheeler turned down MLB’s offer to be added to the All-Star Game: ‘I’m not going to be disrespected’ Inquirer.com · 21h ago
- Garrett Stubbs got T-shirts made of Zack Wheeler’s quote after his All-Star snub: ‘He should be in there’ Inquirer.com · 21h ago
- Zack Wheeler declines All-Star Game invite: 'Not gonna be disrespected' USA Today · 21h ago
- Zack Wheeler rejects All-Star Game invite after snubs: 'Not gonna be the fifth option' ESPN · 21h ago
- ‘I'm not gonna be disrespected': Zack Wheeler declines late All-Star invite NBC Sports Philadelphia · 21h ago broke it first
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