White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana will head to the All-Star game for the first time after being named as an American League replacement for Indians right-hander Danny Salazar on Sunday.
Quintana joins left-hander Chris Sale as the only Sox All-Stars. Third baseman Todd Frazier will also be at the festivities to participate in the Home Run Derby.
Quintana said earlier this year that being named an All-Star was a goal of his this season. The Sox made the surprise announcement before Sunday's game against the Braves, presenting Quintana with his jersey on the field.
The Indians told reporters Sunday that Salazar was sitting out because of right elbow discomfort.
"It's a goal for me each year," Quintana said Wednesday. "If I am an All-Star that would be good for any player, but now I will focus on the team. Maybe next year."
Sale had expressed disappointment when Quintana was not originally named an All-Star this year. Quintana is 7-8 with a 3.21 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 117 2/3 innings this season.
"There's not a doubt in my mind he'll be there one day," Sale said last week. "I thought this year was the year. He's as good as anybody. ... I'm not speaking from a biased standpoint when I say that."
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