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Yordan Alvarez wins 2026 American League MVP
Yordan Alvarez was named the 2026 American League MVP by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
The 29-year-old designated hitter plays for the Houston Astros.
After appearing in just 48 games because of injuries in 2025, he played 158 games this season.
Alvarez hit .316, led the majors in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, and recorded 42 home runs.
He came close to the Triple Crown, missing it by one home run and seven runs batted in.
He is only the third Astros player to win the award, after Jeff Bagwell and Jose Altuve; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero finished second, and Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was third.
Yordan Alvarez won the 2026 American League MVP award, his first MVP.
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced the award Thursday night.
The Houston Astros designated hitter returned from an injury-hit 2025 season, when he played 48 games, to appear in 158 games in 2026.
Alvarez hit .316 with 42 home runs and 106 RBI, and narrowly missed the Triple Crown.
Junior Caminero finished second and Bobby Witt Jr. finished third in the voting.
- Who
- Yordan Alvarez, the Houston Astros designated hitter.
- What
- He won the 2026 American League MVP award, his first.
- When
- The award was announced Thursday night, November 12, 2026.
- Where
- The American League; Alvarez plays for the Houston Astros.
- Why
- He had an outstanding season, leading the majors in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
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Alvarez played 48 games during an injury-riddled season.
Alvarez appeared in 158 games and hit .316 with 42 home runs and 106 RBI.
The BBWAA announced Alvarez as the American League MVP.
- Award
- 2026 American League MVP
- Team
- Houston Astros
- Games played in 2026
- 158
- Batting average
- .316
- Home runs
- 42
- RBI
- 106
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