Masahiro Tanaka

Jun 28, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Boston Red Sox won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

MINNEAPOLIS — Masahiro Tanaka was flattered that his peers voted him into the 2014 MLB All-Star Game as a rookie, but he won't pitch in it.

Manager Joe Girardi said that since Tanaka is scheduled to start the Sunday before the July 14 game, which is on a Tuesday, there won't be enough time for him to recover and pitch in the exhibition.

"That's just part of it," Girardi said. "But he's had a tremendous first half."

Tanaka didn't appear upset that he won't be able to pitch in the game, which determines home-field advantage for the World Series between the American and National leagues. The Japan native said he'd still attend the game at Target Field.

"It's obviously an event that not everyone gets to be a part of," he said. "So I'm very excited."

AMERICAN LEAGUE ROSTER:

Starters and pitchers

Players decided on the pitching staffs for both teams while fans picked the starters.

"Getting votes from guys you're actually facing," he said, "that's probably one of the best compliments."

NATIONAL LEAGUE ROSTER:

Starters and pitchers

Tanaka, 25, is one of two Yankees rookies to make the game. Dellin Betances, a reliever, will also be there. So will Derek Jeter, making his final appearance before he retires.

Tanaka entered Sunday with a 12-3 record and a 2.27 ERA. He signed a seven-year, $155-million contract with the Yankees after an offseason filled with speculation and meetings with other clubs about possibly signing with them. The Yankees also had to fork a $20-million posting fee over to Tanaka's old team in Japan, the Rakuten Golden Eagles.