Astros star Yordan Alvarez named 2026 American League Most Valuable Player

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Case closed! Astros star Yordan Alvarez has won the 2026 American League Most Valuable Award on Thursday.

Alvarez, 29, was announced as the recipient of the 2026 AL MVP on Thursday night. The Astros star won the award over finalists, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

For the recent season, he hit .316 with 42 home runs. The award adds to his MLB resume including the likes of four-time All-Star selections, 2022 World Series champion, and rookie of the year.

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