Your AL and NL Players of the Week: Wilyer Abreu: 7-for-16 (.438 AVG), 3 HR, 9 RBI Jake McCarthy: 14-for-27 (.519 AVG), Via @MLB on X

What happened: Wilyer Abreu hit .438 with three homers and nine RBI in 16 at-bats. Jake McCarthy went 14-for-27 (.519) with two homers and five RBI.

Why it matters: The award gives Abreu repeat league recognition after his July 20 selection. McCarthy finished the week with seven more hits than Abreu.

By the numbers: Together, Abreu and McCarthy went 21-for-43 (.488) with five home runs and 14 RBI.

What to watch: Their next series will show whether either hitter carries the surge into another award cycle.

Sources

  • @MLB