Yordan, Wheeler named Comeback Players of the Year

Yordan Álvarez of the Houston Astros and Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies were named Comeback Players of the Year, according to coverage from MLB.com. Wheeler’s honor comes after he was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year, per Inquirer.com. Yahoo Sports reported on the broader MLB Awards 2026 slate, noting that Álvarez and Pete Crow Armstrong took home All-MLB honors, Hank Aaron Awards, and more. The coverage does not specify the exact nature of the setbacks each player overcame, nor does it detail the voting margins or the full list of nominees. The Comeback Player of the Year award is presented separately from the MVP and Hank Aaron honors, meaning Álvarez joins a small group of players recognized across multiple categories in the same award cycle. The timing places these announcements in the middle of MLB’s postseason awards season, which typically runs through November and includes MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Gold Glove voting. What to watch next depends on announcements that have not yet appeared in the coverage provided. The coverage does not state when the Comeback Player of the Year awards will be formally presented, whether Álvarez and Wheeler will appear at a ceremony, or what other award categories remain to be decided. Readers should watch for additional MLB award announcements and any statements from the Astros, Phillies, or the players themselves regarding the honors.