New York, NY (Sports Network) - Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Bourn has been named to the National League roster for the upcoming All-Star game by manager Tony La Russa.
Bourn is taking the spot of Washington outfielder Ian Desmond, who was named to his first All-Star team but will sit out due to a sore left oblique that has been bothering him all season.
Bourn, who played in his first All-Star game in 2010, is batting .305 with seven homers, 32 RBI, 23 stolen bases and 58 runs scored over 83 games in his seventh season in the majors.
The Sports Network