Wright, Beltran, Rodriguez and Santana selected to All-Star Game

David Wright and Carlos Beltran have been named starters for the 2009 All-Star Game in St. Louis.

Beltran, due to his bone bruise in his knee, likely will not participate in the game.

Update – 2:54 p.m.: Joining Wright and Beltran, Johan Santana and Francisco Rodriguez have been named to the All-Star roster.

The starting NL roster:

• Yadier Molina – C - STL
• Albert Pujols – 1B - STL
• Chase Utley – 2B - PHI
• Hanley Ramirez – SS - FLA
• David Wright – 3B - NYM
• Carlos Beltran – OF - NYM
• Ryan Braun – OF - MIL
• Raul Ibanez – OF – PHI

So of the starting eight players for the NL, they come from only five teams.  Not surprising, if you really think about it.

Here are the AL and NL starting rosters.

Congrats to Beltran and Wright.