David Ortiz is going back to the All-Star Game and he’s bringing an entourage with him to San Diego.

Ortiz was named to the American League team on Tuesday and will be joined by right fielder Mookie Betts, shortstop Xander Bogaerts, and center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. in the starting lineup as voted by the fans.

Righthander Steven Wright was selected to the pitching staff in voting done by the players. Righthanded reliever Craig Kimbrel was a selection of AL manager Ned Yost.

Second baseman Dustin Pedroia will be part of the online “Final Vote’’ to determine the final player named to the team.

The Red Sox have six All-Stars for the first time since 2008.

“We’re going to have a great representation of the Red Sox and deservedly so,’’ manager John Farrell said before a 7-2 loss to the Rangers at Fenway Park.

It is the first selection for Betts, Bogaerts, Bradley, and Wright. Kimbrel is an All-Star for the fifth time. Ortiz is the 65th player in major league history to be an All-Star 10 or more times.

At age 40, Ortiz is hitting .337 with a 1.099 OPS. He leads the majors with 34 doubles and has 19 homers with 66 RBIs.

Ortiz has appeared in eight All-Star games, going 5 for 16 with a home run, two walks, and three RBIs. This is his first selection since 2013.

“Me personally, I really appreciate the fact that people took the time to vote for myself, my teammates, and wanted us to be there,’’ Ortiz said.

“This All-Star Game, I’m going to try and enjoy it the most.’’

For Ortiz, being an All-Star on the verge of retirement was a goal.

“It’s great. That’s what every player looks for,’’ he said. “I have seen some other players in their final season be part of the All-Star Game. Mariano [Rivera], Cal Ripken . . . It’s something I’ll never forget about.’’

Wright is one of the better All-Star stories in Red Sox history.

The 31-year-old was a failing minor leaguer in the Cleveland organization when he switched to throwing a knuckleball in 2011. He was traded to the Red Sox a year later and worked his way to the majors in 2013.

Wright was lined up to pitch in relief this season but earned a spot in the rotation during spring training and has gone 9-5 with a 2.42 earned run average, second in the American League. His three complete games are tied for the league lead.

“It’s one of those things where I try not to think about it,’’ Wright said. “I try to worry about the things you can control and making the All-Star team is something you can’t control.’’

Wright is the first knuckleball pitcher to make an All-Star team since R.A. Dickey of the Mets in 2012. Tim Wakefield, the reliable Red Sox knuckleballer, was picked in 2009 but did not get in the game.

Wakefield, who has been a mentor to Wright, was one of the first people Wright called when he got the news.

“I wanted him to hear it from me first, because he’s helped me out so much and he continues to help me,’’ Wright said.

Wright grew up in Southern California, about 90 miles northeast of Petco Park. He’s eager to share the experience with family and friends.

Bradley also represents a terrific comeback story.

The 26-year-old was a career .213 hitter over parts of three seasons in the majors after making his debut in 2013. He is hitting .293 this season with 40 extra-base hits and 54 RBIs.

At this time last season, Bradley was in Triple A and not prominent in the Red Sox’ plans.

“I’ve been through a lot of adversity,’’ he said. “I honestly think that shows I’m willing to go through it, to put the work in, to keep moving forward.’’

Bradley said the All-Star Game was never a goal, just playing in the majors well. It took time, but now he’s established.

“To see Jackie emerge and grow to this point, I think is rewarding for all of us,’’ Farrell said. “We’ve remained patient with him. He’s responded to the challenges.’’

For Betts and Bogaerts, this could be the first of many trips to the All-Star Game.

Betts, 23, leads the AL with 193 total bases. He is hitting .298 with 18 home runs and 57 RBIs along with 13 stolen bases in 14 attempts. He is second in the league with 71 runs.

“I think what you dream of as a kid is winning a World Series. Being an All-Star shows that guys have had good starts to the year,’’ Betts said. “But making an All-Star team isn’t the overall dream. The end of the year is what everybody thinks about.’’

Bogaerts, 23, is hitting .332 with a .390 on-base percentage and has 52 RBIs.

He is second in the league with 114 hits and has played above-average defense at shortstop. He had a 26-game hit streak end on June 3.

“I’m pretty much excited, more so that we have a lot of teammates going with us,’’ Bogaerts said. “A lot of young guys in there with David going out on his last year.

“We’ve been having a great year, all of us.’’

Bogaerts was a candidate last season but the Red Sox had only one representative and Yost chose utility player Brock Holt.

Kimbrel, who was obtained from the San Diego Padres in December, is 1-3 with a 3.66 ERA. He has converted 17 of 19 save chances.

“It’s exciting,’’ Kimbrel said. “It’s an honor to have the opportunity to do it and to it with new teammates this year.

“A lot of them, it’s their first time to make it to the All-Star Game, so definitely being able to see them start the game is going to be cool, too.’’

Kimbrel was not expecting to make the team.

“I am a little surprised. This year has been up and down so far,’’ he said.

Once the Sox get to San Diego on Sunday night, they’ll have a tour guide.

“It’s an incredible experience. I’m going to try and make sure they have a good time,’’ Ortiz said.

Peter Abraham can be reached at pabraham@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @PeteAbe.