Yordan Alvarez wins two Players Choice Awards ahead of AL MVP voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros has been honored with the American League Outstanding Player and Comeback Player of the Year awards at the Players Choice Awards, announced on October 28, 2026. This recognition is a significant accolade following his impressive comeback season where he played 158 games, leading the majors in on-base percentage and batting average. Alvarez hit 42 home runs and tallied 106 RBIs, making him a prominent candidate for the upcoming AL MVP vote. His awards were determined by player voting conducted in September, with the finalists for BBWAA awards set to be announced soon.
- •Alvarez was limited to 48 games in 2025 due to injuries.
- •He led the majors with a.316 batting average and.432 on-base percentage.
- •Alvarez's 42 home runs tie for fifth in Astros history.
- •The BBWAA award finalists will be announced on October 30, 2026.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez wins two Players Choice Awards ahead of AL MVP vote
"Alvarez played 158 games after injuries limited him to 48 last year, and his 42 home runs tied for the fifth-highest total in Astros history
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