B/R's All-MLB Team Roster for the 2026 Season

It's time to highlight the best and brightest across Major League Baseball during the 2026 season with Bleacher Report's All-MLB Team.

The roster consists of one player at each position, five starting pitchers and two relief pitchers, with the three outfielders chosen from the full pool of outfielders and not specific to any one position. Players were selected based solely on their 2026 production.

Our panel of voters was made up of the following MLB experts:

Nine of the 16 selections were unanimous, and ultimately there was a clear consensus for B/R's 2026 All-MLB roster.

Catcher: Gabriel Moreno, Arizona Diamondbacks

Stats: 143 OPS+, .311/.388/.486, 50 XBH (16 HR), 83 RBI WAR: 6.7

Gabriel Moreno became just the fifth catcher in MLB history to win a batting title with his .311 batting average, joining Bubbles Hargrave (1926), Ernie Lombardi (1938, 1942), Joe Mauer (2006, 2008, 2009) and Buster Posey (2012).

The 26-year-old had 33 doubles, 16 home runs and 83 RBI while hitting primarily out of the No. 3 and No. 4 spots in the Arizona lineup, and he batted .304 with runners in scoring position.

The former Gold Glove winner also threw out 25.0 percent of base-stealers and graded out as one of the better pitch-framers in baseball, providing well-rounded value.

First Base: Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles

Stats: 149 OPS+, .267/.363/.522, 67 XBH (43 HR), 113 RBI WAR: 4.9

Not much went right for the Orioles in a season that started with playoff aspirations and ended with a 79-82 record and a potential retooling on the horizon after Adley Rutschman was traded at the deadline.

That said, the five-year, $155 million deal they gave Pete Alonso in free agency went exactly as hoped, with the longtime Mets slugger leading the AL in home runs (43) and RBI (113) while logging a career-high 149 OPS+ and playing in all 161 games.

Yankees slugger Ben Rice deserves a mention here, but he spent more time at designated hitter than he did at first base, while Alonso made 142 starts at the position.

Second Base: Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers

Stats: 124 OPS+, .268/.366/.450, 61 XBH (21 HR), 100 RBI, 19 SB

Brice Turang backed up his breakout 2025 campaign with an even better year at the plate this season, setting career-high marks in doubles (37), home runs (21), RBI (100), runs scored (102) and OPS+ (124).

With that middle-of-the-order offensive production alongside his elite defensive metrics ( 23 DRS, 14 OAA ), he was one of the most valuable players in the sport, with his 7.3 WAR trailing only Pete Crow-Armstrong (9.8) and Cristopher Sánchez (8.1).

The Brewers were baseball's best team during the regular season, and Turang was their best everyday player.

Others Receiving Votes: Brandon Lowe, PIT (1 vote)

Third Base: Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays

Stats: 144 OPS+, .276/.360/.524, 68 XBH (42 HR), 101 RBI WAR: 5.7

Still only 23 years old, Junior Caminero has firmly established himself as one of the game's premier power threats with back-to-back 40-homer, 100-RBI seasons in the middle of the Tampa Bay lineup.

He also took a significant step toward becoming a more complete hitter this year, raising his walk rate (6.3 to 11.3 percent) and on-base percentage (.311 to .360) while maintaining a strikeout rate below 20 percent.

There's a good chance he will finish runner-up to Yordan Alvarez in AL MVP balloting, and he has been the driving force for a Rays team that won 98 games and has reached the World Series.

Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals

Stats: 125 OPS+, .281/.359/.441, 52 XBH (18 HR), 54 RBI, 45 SB WAR: 6.7

Despite hitting a career-low 18 home runs, Bobby Witt Jr. was once again one of baseball's best all-around players with an elite combination of offensive impact, defensive skills and game-changing speed.

His 45 steals ranked third in the majors, he scored 94 runs for a Royals team that averaged just 4.3 runs per game and his 10.6 percent walk rate was a career-high while setting the table out of the No. 2 spot in the lineup.

All of that coupled with stellar defensive metrics (8 DRS, 24 OAA) and highlight-reel glove work that also passes the eye test helped him eclipse the 6-WAR mark for the third consecutive season.

Others Receiving Votes: Elly De La Cruz, CIN (1 vote)

Outfield: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs

Stats: 156 OPS+, .280/.372/.570, 84 XBH (45 HR), 107 RBI, 41 SB WAR: 9.8

Two years removed from posting an 88 OPS+ and looking like a glove-first center fielder in his first full season in the big leagues, Pete Crow-Armstrong was baseball's most valuable player with a staggering 9.8 WAR season.

He tied for the MLB lead with 45 home runs and backed that power production with 41 steals, becoming the seventh member of baseball's illustrious 40/40 club while also leading the league in OPS+ (156), runs scored (119) and total bases (357).

That offensive season alone would be enough to make him a unanimous selection for the All-MLB team, but he was also arguably the best defensive player in all of baseball. His elite defensive metrics ( 16 DRS, 25 OAA ) should win him a second straight Gold Glove and could make him the 2026 NL Platinum Glove winner.

Outfield: Randy Arozarena, Seattle Mariners

Stats: 148 OPS+, .281/.381/.484, 62 XBH (26 HR), 79 RBI, 26 SB WAR: 5.7

Another year, another 20/20 season from Randy Arozarena.

The 31-year-old has now rattled off six in a row dating back to his 2021 AL Rookie of the Year campaign, and this year it came alongside a career-high 148 OPS+ thanks in part to a .381 on-base percentage that ranked fifth on the AL leaderboard.

He had an AL-leading 113 runs scored and a career-high 5.7 WAR over 154 games, and earned his third All-Star selection along the way.

All of that makes for a well-timed first trip to free agency this winter, and a nine-figure payday should be waiting as arguably the most impactful bat on the market.

Outfield: Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres

Stats: 130 OPS+, .289/.358/.470, 60 XBH (25 HR), 83 RBI, 38 SB

After a glacial start to the season offensively, Fernando Tatis Jr. was as productive as any hitter in baseball after the All-Star break.

1st Half: 416 PA, .277/.340/.374, 25 XBH (5 HR), 139 TB

2nd Half: 288 PA, .307/.385/.610, 35 XBH (20 HR), 155 TB

That late surge helped propel the Padres into the playoff picture, and as usual his dynamic power-speed production was accompanied by stellar defense in right field.

He also took on a semi-regular role at second base, starting 50 games at the position to give San Diego some welcome flexibility.

Others Receiving Votes: Andy Pages, LAD (2 votes), James Wood, WAS (1 vote)

Designated Hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros

Stats: 190 OPS+, .316/.432/.601, 77 XBH (42 HR), 106 RBI WAR: 6.8

Yordan Alvarez made a serious run at the Triple Crown, ultimately taking home the AL batting title (.316) while finishing second in home runs (42) and RBI (106). That is widely expected to win him AL MVP honors.

One of the best pure hitters in baseball, he also led the AL in on-base percentage (.432), slugging percentage (.601), OPS+ (190) and walks (109) while piling up 6.8 WAR even with 134 of his 158 games coming at designated hitter.

He hit a ridiculous .355/.558/.731 with runners in scoring position, and he was the only player in baseball with a walk rate above 15 percent and a strikeout rate below 20 percent.

Starting Pitcher: Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers

Stats: 30 GS, 16-5, 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 252 K, 174.2 IP WAR: 6.5

The hardest-throwing starting pitcher in baseball history, Jacob Misiorowski threw 1,677 four-seam fastballs during the regular season and averaged 100.6 mph while generating a 40.2 percent whiff rate with the high-octane pitch.

He showed flashes of ace-caliber upside as a rookie while earning an All-Star selection, but inconsistent command relegated him to the bullpen in October. With Freddy Peralta traded, he became the de facto ace of the staff and responded by slashing his walk rate (11.4 to 6.6 percent) while breaking through as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers.

The NL leader in ERA (1.80), WHIP (0.80) and strikeouts (252) is likely headed for unanimous NL Cy Young honors, and the Brewers have him under club control through the 2031 season.

Starting Pitcher: Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees

Stats: 33 GS, 14-6, 1.95 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 239 K, 193.2 IP WAR: 7.0

Cam Schlittler made his MLB debut midway through the 2025 season and became a household name during last year's postseason when he tossed eight shutout innings against the rival Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series.

With Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón sidelined to start the year and Max Fried also missing time during the first half, he broke through as the ace of the staff for the Yankees and put together a dominant season.

He limited opponents to a .163 average and piled up 126 strikeouts with his upper 90s fastball, and he was one of only seven pitchers to record at least 20 quality starts. AL Cy Young honors likely await during award season.

Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves

Stats: 27 GS, 14-9, 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 200 K, 162.2 IP

If not for one ugly start against the Angels in April (4.0 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 ER), Chris Sale might be a more serious threat to Jacob Misiorowski in the NL Cy Young conversation.

The 37-year-old did not allow more than three earned runs in any of his other 26 starts, posting a 1.87 ERA over 158.2 innings in those outings, and he closed out the year with a run of nine straight quality starts before going 5.2 innings in his final outing.

His 6.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio led the majors by a sizable margin over Jacob Misiorowski (5.7) and Drew Rasmussen (5.4), and his 2.16 ERA overall was better than his 2024 NL Cy Young campaign.

Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sánchez, Philadelphia Phillies

Stats: 33 GS, 18-7, 2.91 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 231 K, 207.0 IP WAR: 8.1

Cristopher Sánchez led all pitchers with 8.1 WAR during the 2026 season, and much of that value stemmed from a dominant stretch early in the year where he rattled off a streak of 50.2 scoreless innings.

The 29-year-old earned the starting nod in the All-Star Game while going 12-3 with a 2.23 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 121 innings. He was not as dominant during the second half, but still put together another terrific overall campaign.

With back-to-back 8-WAR seasons in the books, he has established himself as one of the game's true frontline starters.

Starting Pitcher: Dylan Cease, Toronto Blue Jays

Stats: 29 GS, 11-6, 2.40 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 239 K, 169.0 IP WAR: 5.5

Despite a lackluster 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP for the Padres in 2025, the Blue Jays shelled out a massive seven-year, $210 million contract to sign Dylan Cease in free agency, and it looks like money well spent.

The 30-year-old reached 200 strikeouts for the sixth consecutive season while slashing his ERA by more than two full runs, and he allowed just 108 hits in 169 innings for a .180 opponents' batting average.

With the AL lead in FIP (2.56), hits per nine innings (5.8) and strikeouts per nine innings (12.7), he should show up on plenty of AL Cy Young ballots and could finish runner-up to Cam Schlittler.

Others Receiving Votes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, LAD (2 votes), Drew Rasmussen, TB (1 vote), Tarik Skubal, DET/LAD (1 vote)

Relief Pitcher: Mason Miller, San Diego Padres

Stats: 66 G, 38/41 SV, 1.67 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 16.6 K/9, 70.0 IP WAR: 3.1

Mason Miller struck out 129 of the 272 batters he faced this season and recorded 28 straight saves to open the year before his first blown save at the beginning of August.

He averaged 101.4 mph with his fastball and generated a ridiculous 56.3 percent whiff rate with his slider, overpowering hitters with two of the single most effective pitches in baseball.

There were some rumblings that he might hit the trade block before the Padres surged back into contention, and his status as a potential trade chip could be a major storyline again this offseason.

Relief Pitcher: Louis Varland, Toronto Blue Jays

Stats: 71 G, 35/37 SV, 1.27 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 11.2 K/9, 78.0 IP WAR: 3.6

The Blue Jays acquired Louis Varland in a four-player deal with the Twins at the 2025 trade deadline in a move that didn't receive much fanfare at the time, but by October he was the team's most reliable bullpen arm during their run to the World Series.

He began the 2026 season in a setup role, but took over ninth-inning duties at the end of April and turned in a dominant season that earned him an All-Star selection and vaulted him into the upper echelon of closers.

With club control through the 2030 season, that 2025 deadline deal is quickly shaping up to be one of the most lopsided trades in recent memory, especially when you consider what the Padres had to give up to acquire Mason Miller.

Others Receiving Votes: Bryan Baker, TB (1 vote)