Trevor Hoffman was supposed to take his sons fishing. Instead, they're all headed back to the All-Star game.

The career saves leader was a late addition to the National League squad, joining Pittsburgh pitcher Zach Duke and Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena as players picked yesterday to replace All-Stars unable to participate tomorrow night.

Hoffman, in his first season with the Milwaukee Brewers, will substitute for Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton, who has an injured toe.

"You relish the opportunity," Hoffman said. "You don't know how often these come along."

The 41-year-old reliever said his sons — Brody, Quinn and Wyatt — didn't mind dad's sudden change of All-Star break plans from fishing for three days in Wisconsin to a jam-packed trip to St. Louis.

"My kids are really excited. They've gotten older and been to quite a few, but they're starting to understand the dynamics that are part of it," Hoffman said. "It was a pretty easy sell."

Duke also was added to the NL staff. He replaces San Francisco starter Matt Cain, who took a line drive off his right arm Saturday night.

Pena takes the AL roster spot of Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia, elected by fans to start. His wife, Kelli, is seven months pregnant and has been in the hospital since Monday with complications.

American League manager Joe Maddon of the Tamps Bay Rays said Toronto's Aaron Hill will start at second in place of Pedroia, last year's league MVP.

The addition of Pena means Tamps Bay's entire infield is on the team, including third baseman Evan Longoria, shortstop Jason Bartlett and second baseman Ben Zobrist.

"I'm extremely humbled by this opportunity," Pena said. "What I like is the fact that I was chosen by my own manager. That's what means the most to me. I want to experience the whole thing. I'm thrilled."

Pena was leading the league with 24 homers. He will take part in the Home Run Derby tonight, rounding out an AL field that also includes Minnesota's Joe Mauer, Detroit's Brandon Inge and Texas' Nelson Cruz.

Swinging for the Busch Stadium fences from the National League will be four powerful first basemen: St. Louis' Albert Pujols, Philadelphia's Ryan Howard, Milwaukee's Prince Fielder and San Diego's Adrian Gonzalez.

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Nationals: Manny Acta has been fired as manager of the Washington Nationals, according to http://www.ESPNdeportes.com yesterday. The Nationals go into the All-Star break with the worst record in the league at 26-61.

World team wins Futures: Rene Tosoni and Dayan Viciedo hit consecutive RBI doubles in the seventh inning to cap a four-run comeback that carried the World team past the United States, 7-5, yesterday in the Futures Game at St. Louis' Busch Stadium.

Baseball's annual showcase for top minor league talent was interrupted for more than 4 hours in the first inning by a heavy storm.

Because of the delay, the game was shortened to seven innings.

Twins: Pitcher Kevin Slowey had a setback with a wrist injury, and wasn't able to throw yesterday. The right-hander will not make his scheduled start after the All-Star break.

Reds: Infielder Adam Rosales was recalled from Triple-A Louisville yesterday to replace outfielder Jay Bruce, who broke his right wrist on Saturday.