Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice finish fourth and ninth in AL MVP voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Yankees players Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice have placed fourth and ninth, respectively, in the 2026 American League Most Valuable Player voting. Houston’s Yordan Alvarez received all 30 first-place votes, claiming the award unanimously. Schlittler narrowly missed being a finalist, finishing just seven points behind Bobby Witt Jr. for third place. Both Schlittler and Rice were the only Yankees to receive votes, reflecting an overall disappointing season for the team. The full voting results can be found through the official channels.
- •Yordan Alvarez won the AL MVP award unanimously.
- •Schlittler finished in fourth place with notable voting support.
- •Rice finished ninth, receiving several third-place votes.
- •Both players were the only Yankees to receive MVP votes.
- •Both players had strong individual seasons despite team struggles.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice finish fourth, ninth in AL MVP voting
"Houston’s Yordan Alvarez took home the award, but the Yankees’ pair both placed high.
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