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Braves rookie Jason Heyward is second among National League outfielders in fan voting, but he won't try to play in the All-Star Game.

Heyward was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday night with a deep bone bruise in his left thumb.

He will be eligible to come off the DL during the All-Star break from July 12-14.

Via ESPN

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