Yordan Alvarez named AL MVP for 2026 season after strong performance
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros was awarded the 2026 American League MVP on Thursday. Alvarez had a standout season, hitting.316 with 42 home runs and 106 RBIs, while also leading in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. He narrowly missed out on winning the Triple Crown, finishing with the best average and on-base percentage in the majors. Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays finished second in the voting, while Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals came in third. Alvarez's performance capped off a significant comeback after an injury-plagued 2025 season, during which he played just 48 games.
- •Alvarez hit.316 with 42 HRs and 106 RBIs in 2026
- •He led the majors in on-base and slugging percentage
- •Caminero finished second, Witt Jr. was third
- •Alvarez missed out on the Triple Crown by one home run
- •He becomes the Astros' third MVP after Altuve and Bagwell
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Astros star Yordan Alvarez unanimously wins AL MVP award after flirtation with Triple Crown
- 12:23 AMCBS Sports — Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez named American League MVP after nearly winning 2026 Triple Crown
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Yordan Alvarez wins AL MVP award after the Astros slugger made a run at the Triple Crown
"Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez won the AL MVP award on Thursday night after making a run at the Triple Crown.316 with 42 homers and 106 RBIs for the AL West champions.
"Alvarez bounced back from an injury-riddled 2025 to win MVP in a triumphant comeback season in 2026
"Alvarez was the best hitting baseball this year.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 12:23 AMAstros star Yordan Alvarez unanimously wins AL MVP award after flirtation with Triple Crown
Alvarez was the best hitting baseball this year.
- CBS SportsNov 13, 2026, 12:23 AMAstros slugger Yordan Alvarez named American League MVP after nearly winning 2026 Triple Crown
Alvarez bounced back from an injury-riddled 2025 to win MVP in a triumphant comeback season in 2026
- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 12:22 AMYordan Alvarez wins AL MVP award after the Astros slugger made a run at the Triple Crown
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez won the AL MVP award on Thursday night after making a run at the Triple Crown.316 with 42 homers and 106 RBIs for the AL West champions.
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