Phillies players rip decision to put Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski in All-Star Game

The selection of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski to the MLB All-Star Event after only five career starts drew immense backlash from particular players in the league Philadelphia Phillies defended their own as they began to learn that Misiorowski was given the nod over players like Trea Turner Ranger Su rez and Cristopher S nchez CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM What a joke That s f--- terrible I mean that s terrible dude Turner commented on Friday night via The Athletic Phillies star Nick Castellanos disclosed he remembered what former reliever Craig Kimbrel advised him once when it came to the MLB All-Star Encounter It s turning into the Savannah Bananas Turner was required whether the Misiorowski nod cheapens the selection Yeah I mean it s not the All-Star Match in the sense that the best players go there or people who have had the best season It s whoever sells the greater part tickets or has been put on social media the the bulk That s essentially what it s turned into Turner added Misiorowski has been electric since he made his debut He has a ERA and strikeouts with his only blemish being an outing against the New York Mets on July YANKEES SLUGGER AARON JUDGE HITS MILESTONE HOME RUN AT BLISTERING FAST PACEHe received assistance from his manager Pat Murphy and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts amid the uproar People want to see Miz pitch Murphy noted He s the new shiny toy in the league It s not deserving that has nothing to do with it He s been given this opportunity It s not his fault This wasn t a fly-by-night decision This is something they thought through I think it would be really tough for the kid to say no to that Roberts disclosed the nod will add various more excitement to the All-Star Match Murphy likened Misiorowski to former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark The Bird Fidrych who gained favor with the fans because of his idiosyncrasies on the mound He was an All-Star the first two seasons of his career From what I know of The Bird it just seems that he was really authentic and really super talented Murphy explained There s selected parallels there for sure The Associated Press contributed to this review Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter