What happened: Yordan Alvarez finished 2026 with 42 home runs, 106 RBI and 105 runs scored. He led MLB in walks (109), batting average (.316) and OPS (1.033), and led the American League with 77 extra-base hits.
Why it matters: The line produced his first MVP Award, a unanimous AL vote. He also took AL Comeback Player of the Year and the AL Hank Aaron Award.
By the numbers: 42 HR, 106 RBI, 105 R, 109 BB (led MLB), 77 XBH (led AL), .316 AVG (led MLB), 1.033 OPS (led MLB).
What to watch: Alvarez has two years remaining on his contract.