Yordan Alvarez and Junior Caminero vie for AL MVP award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Yordan Alvarez, the designated hitter for the Houston Astros, is competing for the American League MVP award against Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays. As of now, Alvarez leads the league in on-base percentage and slugging but is unlikely to win the AL Triple Crown. Caminero, recognized as the best player on the AL's top team, has made significant strides recently, including a walk-off homer to secure a playoff berth. With only a week left in the season, Alvarez faces the challenge of being a primary DH, a position that has historically struggled in MVP voting.
- •Alvarez is hitting.311 with 40 home runs and 99 RBI in 149 games.
- •Caminero has 41 home runs and 96 RBI while playing at third base.
- •Both players have one week left in the regular season.
- •Alvarez has historically mixed results for DHs in MVP voting.
- •The Astros' overall poor performance may impact Alvarez's MVP chances.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Yordan Alvarez vs. Junior Caminero for AL MVP: Can a designated hitter win the award?
"Other than Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50/50 season in 2024, no primary DH has ever won MVP.
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