Manager AJ Hinch brough McKinstry into his office after the game Tuesday night. He also brought team president Scott Harris, coaches George Lombard and Joey Cora as well as the four other All Stars: Riley Greene, Javier Báez and Gleyber Torres, all of whom will start the game, and pitcher Tarik Skubal.

Having a breakout year in his sixth major league season, Detroit Tigers utility player Zach McKinstry was named to his first All-Star team.