2026 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot reveal: Everything to know
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Key Points:
- The Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce the 2026 Hall of Fame voting results Tuesday, with Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones as the main candidates likely to join Jeff Kent in the Class of 2026.
- The 2026 ballot is considered weaker than recent years, featuring only one newcomer, Cole Hamels, with over 50 career WAR; the ballot's combined WAR is significantly lower than strong past years, though future Hall of Famers may still emerge.
- Beltran is a strong candidate with 70.0 career WAR and impressive offensive stats, while Jones has 62.7 WAR heavily based on defense; both have improved polling numbers but face uncertainty until final results.
- Chase Utley shows positive momentum
