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The 2016 MLB All-Star Game is rapidly approaching, and this year's ballot closes Thursday, with the league announcing the full rosters next Tuesday.

Major League Baseball released a final voting update Monday afternoon, which is available courtesy of CBS Sports' Mike Axisa.

Democracy has fared well enough in the MLB All-Star Game balloting, where fans are set to send deserving starters to this year's Midsummer Classic.

As much as Kansas City Royals fans have tried to ruin the voting process, the American League starting squad is in great shape. While the National League leaderboard isn't perfect, one of the two major mistakes could correct itself before the polls close Thursday at 11:59 p.m. ET.

It was roughly this time three years ago that Yasiel Puig was putting the finishing touches on a debut month for the ages.

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Matt Imhof suffered a severe right eye injury last week that required surgery.

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Imhof 'Likely to Need Further Procedures'

Monday, June 27

ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reported the unfortunate news Monday, noting the 22-year-old's injury is "potentially career-threatening."

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz is dealing with a bone spur in his left elbow that could cause him to miss at least one start, but he could also be at risk of missing most of the summer.

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Kris Bryant was the College Player of the Year in 2013, the Minor League Player of the Year in 2014 and the National League Rookie of the Year in 2015.

Clearly, the guy likes to outdo himself. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised about what he's doing in 2016.

Chicago Cubs slugger Kris Bryant is one of baseball's brightest young hitters, and he demolished Dan Straily and the Cincinnati Reds in an 11-8 Cubs victory Monday.

Bryant finished 5-for-5 with three home runs, six RBI and four runs scored, which etched his name into the baseball record book, per MLB's Twitter account:

Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker confirmed Monday that exciting prospect and right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito would make his MLB debut Tuesday against the New York Mets, per the team.

The Miami Marlins have reportedly signed veteran pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, who will report to Triple-A before joining the major league club. 

Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reported the news.

Yadier Molina has established a stellar reputation throughout his 13 years with the St. Louis Cardinals as one of the best defensive catchers in the game's history.

When it comes to his prowess behind the plate at blocking potential wild pitches, framing pitches over the outside or the inside corner and throwing out potential base stealers, Molina belongs in the same class as Johnny Bench and Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez.