Alvarez and Wheeler Win 2026 MLB Comeback Awards After Injury-Riddled 2025 Seasons
Yordan Alvarez and Zack Wheeler won the 2026 MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards for the American and National Leagues, respectively. Both players returned from severe 2025 injuries to post career-best or highly successful 2026 seasons. Alvarez also won the AL MVP and Hank Aaron Award, while Wheeler returned to the mound after thoracic outlet surgery.