# Yordan Alvarez Wins 2026 AL MVP

> Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez claimed unanimous American League MVP after nearly winning 2026 Triple Crown.
- Title: Yordan Alvarez Wins 2026 AL MVP · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez claimed unanimous American League MVP after nearly winning 2026 Triple Crown.
- Keywords: yordan alvarez, astros, american league mvp, mlb, triple crown, baseball writers association of america, 2026, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-2026-american-league-mvp-yordan-alvarez-astros
- Published: 2026-11-13T00:33:00+00:00
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- Topics: yordan alvarez, astros, american league mvp, mlb, triple crown, baseball writers association of america, 2026, sports
## MVP Announcement
Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez won the 2026 American League MVP, the BBWAA announced Thursday night.
## Voting Process
The Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot uses two voters from each of the 15 chapters housing AL teams.
## Alvarez's 2026 Season
Alvarez, 29, bounced back from an injury-riddled disaster in 2025, appearing in 158 games with a .316/.432/.601 batting line.
## Triple Crown Attempt
He led the majors in all three triple slash categories, missing the Triple Crown by one home run and seven RBI.
## Historic Achievement
Alvarez becomes just the third Astros player to win MVP after Jeff Bagwell in 1994 and Jose Altuve in 2017.
## Key takeaway

Yordan Alvarez won 2026 American League MVP unanimously after leading all three triple slash categories.