NEW YORK— Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta’s Truist Park.

Kershaw joins Yoshinobu Yamamoto as a National League reserve after receiving a “Legends Pick” from Rob Manfred for the 11th All-Star nod of his career. They join teammates Shohei Ohtani, Will

Kershaw is in what will likely be his final MLB season, and after the left-hander notched his 3,000th strikeout last week, he'll be given the honor of being named to the All-Star team by Manfred, a gesture made in recognition of his legendary career.