George Sipple

Detroit Free Press

Outfielder J.D. Martinez hasn’t played a game yet this season, but he’s one of nine Tigers that appear on the ballot for the All-Star Game.

Major League Baseball announced the start of balloting today for the 88th midsummer classic. The game will be played on July 11 at Marlins Park in Miami, Fla.

The other eight Tigers that appear on the ballot besides Martinez, who remains on the disabled list with a right midfoot sprain, are catcher James McCann, first baseman Miguel Cabrera, second baseman Ian Kinsler, third baseman Nicholas Castellanos, shortstop Jose Iglesias and outfielders Justin Upton and JaCoby Jones.

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Fans can cast their votes at tigers.com/vote a total of 35 times with the 2017 Esurance All-Star Game ballot. Fans can cast five valid ballots in a 24-hour period.

The Tigers announced that fans who submit five online ballots that include the Tigers as their “favorite” club are eligible to receive $10 off outfield box tickets for select games in June and July, subject to availability.

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