Zack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez win Comeback Player of the Year awards
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Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies and Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros were awarded the Comeback Player of the Year honors for the National and American Leagues, respectively, during a ceremony in Las Vegas. Wheeler, who underwent thoracic outlet decompression surgery, made a strong return with a 14-5 record and a 3.00 ERA over 28 starts this season. Alvarez, who played 158 games this year after being limited to 48 games in 2025 due to injuries, won his first American League batting title while posting a.316 average with 42 home runs and 106 RBIs. Other awards included Mason Miller winning the NL Reliever of the Year and Bryan Baker taking the AL Reliever of the Year.
- •Zack Wheeler wins NL Comeback Player of the Year
- •Yordan Alvarez secures AL Comeback Player of the Year
- •Wheeler had a 3.00 ERA over 28 starts
- •Alvarez finished with a.316 batting average and 42 home runs
- •Awards presented during a Las Vegas ceremony
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Zack Wheeler wins NL 2026 Comeback Player of the Year
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Zack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez earn MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards
"Zack Wheeler has earned a major award after a strong 2026 campaign . On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher was announced as the National League Comeback Player of the Year. Here are some of the reactions from the Phillies’ celebratory post on Wheeler’s win. “And should be a 2+ time Cy Young winner but only real ones know […] The post Phillies’ Zack Wheeler wins NL 2026 Comeback Player of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"LAS VEGAS (AP) — Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler was voted National League Comeback Player of the Year and Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez earned the American League honor on Wednesday night.Alvarez also was picked for the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, ending a streak of five straight wins by Shohei Ohtani.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 4:44 AMPhillies’ Zack Wheeler wins NL 2026 Comeback Player of the Year
Zack Wheeler has earned a major award after a strong 2026 campaign . On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher was announced as the National League Comeback Player of the Year. Here are some of the reactions from the Phillies’ celebratory post on Wheeler’s win. “And should be a 2+ time Cy Young winner but only real ones know […] The post Phillies’ Zack Wheeler wins NL 2026 Comeback Player of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 4:19 AMZack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez earn MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler was voted National League Comeback Player of the Year and Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez earned the American League honor on Wednesday night.Alvarez also was picked for the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, ending a streak of five straight wins by Shohei Ohtani.
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