Swisher, Young join home run derby

Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees and Chris Young of the Arizona Diamondbacks will swing away in the All-Star home run derby.

Major League Baseball announced Saturday that Swisher and Young will take part in the slugging exhibition at Angel Stadium.

Swisher won the fan voting to become the final player on the AL All-Star team. He's hit 14 home runs and Young has 15 this season. Both are first-time All-Stars.

Swisher will join Miguel Cabrera, David Ortiz and Vernon Wells on the AL side in Monday's event. Young will be with Matt Holliday, Corey Hart and Hanley Ramirez for the NL.