What happened: Junior Caminero was featured as an American League Most Valuable Player finalist ahead of the league's postseason awards announcement. Analyst Tom Verducci broke down Caminero's offensive production, highlighting his ability to drive pitches outside the strike zone.
Why it matters: Caminero, who led American League third basemen in All-Star voting earlier this year, earned All-MLB First Team honors after posting an .885 OPS and 5.8 bWAR. The breakout campaign cements his status as a premier offensive anchor heading into the 2027 season.
By the numbers: .276/.360/.524 slash line, .885 OPS, 5.8 bWAR, 5.3 fWAR, and 11 home runs on pitches outside the strike zone in 2026.
What to watch: Major League Baseball will reveal the 2026 AL and NL MVP award winners during a live broadcast on MLB Network.