Alex Rodriguez was hoping to make the American League All-Star team, but he's content to have a few days off next week.

"I'm obviously disappointed," Rodriguez said. "It would have been fun to go out and represent the American League, that's for sure. But I know that while serving the suspension, the time off was very good for me. I hope the four days will be, too."

Rodriguez was hoping to make the squad as a reserve. Instead, Nelson Cruz won the fan voting as reserve designated hitter and Prince Fielder was voted on by the players, managers and coaches.

"I think the fans made a very wise choice and I think [Ned] Yost had a very difficult decision," Rodriguez said. "You can't go wrong with Prince. He's had a phenomenal year and he's also a big comeback story, so I'm happy for Prince."