Chart: Five players who could make their All-Star debuts at Target Field

Tuesday, July 15 • 7 p.m.

We're a few months away from the Midsummer Classic, but it's not too early to start wondering who will be standing along the first and third base lines at Target Field when the AL and NL teams will be announced. Besides the usual suspects — the Miguel Cabreras, David Wrights and the like — it often is a moment for the new stars of the game to stand in the same spotlight. Here are five players who have a chance to make their first-ever All-Star Game appearance when the big game comes to town this July:

Yasiel Puig

OF, Dodgers

This physically gifted young man keeps getting into trouble — he was benched for the Dodgers' home opener Friday for being late to batting practice — but if he can stay on the field and learn, he will electrify fans into voting him onto the team. He has tremendous power and a great arm in right field, and both just need to be channeled the right way.

Shelby Miller

RHP, Cardinals

Josh Donaldson

3B, Athletics

Donaldson was one of the surprise stories of 2013 as he improved on his numbers across the board and became a key player on a team that won 96 games. For his efforts, Donaldson finished fourth in Most Valuable Player balloting. With Miguel Cabrera moving to first base, there's room for Donaldson to take his place among the best in the game.

Danny Salazar

RHP, Cleveland

Brandon Belt

1B, Giants