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Astros star Yordan Alvarez unanimously wins AL MVP award after flirtation with Triple Crown
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Yordan Alvarez won the 2026 American League MVP unanimously, receiving all 30 first-place votes, becoming the third Houston Astro to earn the award.
- Alvarez posted career highs in batting average, on-base percentage, home runs, RBI, and runs scored, leading the AL in multiple offensive categories including walks, total bases, and OPS+.
- In addition to MVP, Alvarez earned the AL Hank Aaron Award, AL Comeback Player of the Year, Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, and All-MLB honors.
- Finalists Junior Caminero and Bobby Witt Jr. were recognized for their efforts, with Caminero's defense and Witt's standout defensive play at a difficult position noted, but both fell short offensively compared to Alvarez.
- Aaron Judge's injury-shortened season opened the field for Alvarez, who established himself as one of the game's best hitters and a future MVP contender if he remains healthy.
