Bobby Witt Jr. finishes third in AL MVP voting after strong season

Bobby Witt Jr. placed third in the American League MVP voting for the 2026 season, receiving 188 points, including two second-place votes and 11 third-place votes. Yordan Alvarez won the award unanimously while Junior Caminero finished second. Witt's achievement follows his third consecutive All-MLB First Team selection at shortstop. Royals GM J.J. Picollo expressed optimism about the team's core, mentioning Witt as a key player as they aim to improve their pitching. Additionally, the Royals entered a multi-year partnership with Elevate to enhance the fan experience at their new downtown ballpark.

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