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Yordan Alvarez to skip 2026 Home Run Derby participation

CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Yordan Alvarez to skip 2026 Home Run Derby participation
Summary

Yordan Alvarez, the American League's home run leader, announced he will not take part in the upcoming Home Run Derby on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park. Despite leading the majors in several categories, including slugging percentage and total bases, Alvarez stated that he remains interested in the event but is opting out this year. Previously, he has never participated in the Derby and is currently the top All-Star vote-getter in the AL. His decision follows a bounce-back season after facing injuries in 2025.

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Key Details
  • •Alvarez leads the AL with 25 home runs this season.
  • •He has a batting average of.322 and 56 RBIs.
  • •The Home Run Derby is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
  • •Alvarez is the top All-Star vote-getter in the AL.
  • •No hitters have officially committed to this year's Derby yet.
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 PMCBS MLB — American League home run leader Yordan Alvarez won't participate in this year's Home Run Derby
What they're saying
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Alvarez said he's still interested in the event, 'but not this year'

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