Willi Castro has officially been named an All-Star. He replaces Jose Altuve at the Midsummer Classic who will rest his sore left hand. Castro will serve as the backup, as Marcus Semien is set to be the starter, and will be the person off the bench to replace him.The MLB posted this on X, formerly known as Twitter:"Willi Castro is All-Star Game bound! He has been named a replacement on the American League team for Jose Altuve. As a result, Marcus Semien will be the AL's starting second baseman now."Castro was initially considered snubbed as an All-Star, but now he's finally earned a spot on the roster for the American League. Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the selection of the Twins' utility player."LETS GOOO ASTROS KARMA IS HERE," one celebrated."Yeah good for him. I liked him in Detroit, glad to see him having success, even if it with the Twins," another said."Nice! Twins deserved some more representation!" another applauded."Altuve dipped after he heard there’s no garbage cans in the dugout," another trolled.Castro will presumably make his way into the game in the middle innings when substitutions begin rolling in.How Willi Castro ended up as an All-StarWilli Castro, for the first time in his career, is an All-Star. The former Detroit Tigers star has found a new home in Minnesota and is now their current starter at second base.Willi Castro is an All-Star now (image credit: IMAGN)As of writing time, Castro is worth 2.8 fWAR — a career-high. He is hitting .268 with a very strong 128 wRC+.He's been a good hitter, a solid defender, and even an average baserunner. Castro has played shortstop, left field, center field, third base, second base, and he has pitched 1.1 innings. He's recorded -4 DRS, which is in the average range.