Josh Hader may have been named an All-Star this year, but MLB is forcing him to enroll in “sensitivity training” amid a new controversy.

Brewers’ Josh Hader Punished By MLB For Offensive Tweets

The 24-year-old Milwaukee Brewers reliever apologized after a series of old racist and homophobic tweets he posted as a teenager re-emerged during Tuesday night’s All-Star Game at Nationals Park.

“You know, it was something that happened when I was 17 years old,” said Hader. “As a child, I was immature, and I obviously said some things that were inexcusable. That doesn’t reflect on who I am as a person today, and that’s just what it is.”

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He continued: “Obviously, when you’re a kid, you just tweet what’s on your mind, and you know, that’s what’s on,” he said.

Hader will now be required to partake in MLB programs that promote inclusivity and diversity, the league announced in a statement.

“During last night’s game we became aware of Mr. Hader’s unacceptable social media comments in years past and have since been in communication with the Brewers regarding our shared concerns,” the league announced in a statement on Wednesday. “After the game, Mr. Hader took the necessary step of expressing remorse for his highly offensive and hurtful language, which fails to represent the values of our game and our expectations for all those who are a part of it. The Office of the Commissioner will require sensitivity training for Mr. Hader and participation in MLB’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.”

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Brewers general manager David Stearns also released a statement:

This is the second incident in recent weeks of an MLB figure being reprimanded for making disparaging comments. The Detroit Tigers fired pitching coach Chris Bosio last month for making an insensitive remark to another team employee.

Hader allowed four hits and three runs in Tuesday’s All-Star Game. According to ESPN, he didn’t find out about his resurfaced tweets until after the contest ended. The reliever made his MLB debut with the Brewers in June 2017. No suspension has been announced for Hader as of yet.

The Brewers (55-43) are second in the AL Central, 2.5 games behind the leading Chicago Cubs (55-38). Milwaukee next hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

Here are what some of Hader’s tweets said:

The American League defeated the National League 8-6 in Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

MLB All-Star Game 2018 Highlights

The contest featured ten home runs, — five from each team — the most of any All-Star Game.

The AL has now won the All-Star matchup in 13 of the past 16 years. Houston Astros third baseman/shortstop Alex Bregman, 24, won the Game MVP award, and also smacked the game-winning homer in the 10th inning.

Here are some of the highlights from the game:

Second-year New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge opened the scoring in the second with a left-field homer that put the AL up 1-0.

Then in the third, Mike Trout hit a deep ball off Jacob deGrom to double the AL’s lead:

The NL made it 2-1 in the bottom of the frame when Wilson Contreras tapped a pitch from Blake Snell over the left-field wall.

In the fourth, buddies Manny Machado of the Baltimore Orioles and Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a selfie together, amid speculation of Machado landing with the Dodgers via trade.

After Bregman made it 6-5 in the tenth, George Springer and Jean Segura added one run each.

In total, the game lasted nearly three hours and 40 minutes.

The 2018 MLB All-Star Game will be held at Nationals Park in Washington on Tuesday night, and here is what you need to know.

MLB All-Star Game 2018 Preview

The game will start at 8 p.m. EST and will air on Fox. The Red Carpet Show will begin at 3 p.m. EST on MLB Network.

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Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer will be the NL starter, while Red Sox ace Chris Sale will take the mound for the AL. Another National, outfielder Bryce Harper, beat the Chicago Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber on Monday night to win the Home Run Derby.

Here are the full lineups for the contest:

American League

1. Mookie Betts (Red Sox) – RF
2. Jose Altuve (Astros) – 2B
3. Mike Trout (Angels) – CF
4. J.D. Martinez (Red Sox) – DH
5. Jose Ramirez (Indians) – 3B
6. Aaron Judge (Yankees) – LF
7. Manny Machado (Orioles) – SS
8. Jose Abreu (White Sox) – 1B
9. Salvador Perez (Royals) – C

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National League

1. Javier Baez (Cubs) – 2B
2. Nolan Arenado (Rockies) – 3B
3. Paul Goldschmidt (Diamondbacks) – DH
4. Freddie Freeman (Braves) – 1B
5. Matt Kemp (Dodgers) – LF
6. Bryce Harper (Nationals) – CF
7. Nick Markakis (Braves) – RF
8. Brandon Crawford (Giants) – SS
9. Willson Contreras (Cubs) – C

Next week is the annual MLB All-Star Game, and the rosters have been set.

MLB All-Star Game 2018

The defending World Series champion Houston Astros count five All-Stars for the July 17 contest in Washington, D.C. However, the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians also each have five players participating.

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Included in the list of Astros players participating is current American League MVP Jose Altuve. Jose Ramirez and Mookie Betts are also among this year’s All-Stars.

Justin Verlander, Corey Kluber, Chris Sale and J.D. Martinez will also be present. The New York Yankees are sending four All-Stars this year, including rookie sensation Gleyber Torres and 2017 AL Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge, who also won the Home run Derby last year. This year’s Derby will precede the All-Star Game, on July 16.

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Here are the starting lineups for the All-Star Game:

National League

First base: Freddie Freeman, Braves
Second base: Javier Baez, Cubs
Third base: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
Shortstop: Brandon Crawford, Giants
Outfield: Bryce Harper, Nationals
Outfield: Matt Kemp, Dodgers
Outfield: Nick Markakis, Braves
Catcher: Willson Contreras, Cubs
Starting pitcher: TBD

American League

First base: Jose Abreu, White Sox
Second base: Jose Altuve, Astros
Third base: Jose Ramirez, Indians
Shortstop: Manny Machado, Orioles
Outfield: Mookie Betts, Red Sox
Outfield: Aaron Judge, Yankees
Outfield: Mike Trout, Angels
Catcher: Wilson Ramos, Rays
Designated hitter: J.D. Martinez
Starting pitcher: TBD