The 2026 MLB awards show just wrapped, and while the league was busy showering accolades on powerhouses, Mariners fans have a real reason to pay attention: Randy Arozarena landed on the All-MLB Second Team! It’s a huge nod for our guy, even as the big headlines went to guys like Yordan Álvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong, who basically cleaned house.
Álvarez and Crow-Armstrong Dominate the Awards Stage
Look, Álvarez and Crow-Armstrong were the undisputed kings of the night. Both were called “overwhelming MVP favorites” in their respective leagues, and they backed it up big time, each snagging a Hank Aaron Award as the top offensive players in the AL and NL. But Álvarez wasn’t done. He took home the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, a truly monumental achievement because he broke Shohei Ohtani’s insane five-year streak! That’s not a typo, *five years*! Álvarez also got the AL Comeback Player of the Year, showing how much he put in this season.
Then there’s Crow-Armstrong, who honestly put on a clinic. Not only did he get the NL Hank Aaron Award, but he also scooped up the NL Platinum Glove. That’s a historic double dip, being named the best offensive and defensive player in his league, a first in MLB history. Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler were also recognized, taking home Cy Youngs earlier in the week, showing who really owned the mound.
Our Guy Randy Arozarena Makes the Cut!
While those guys were collecting hardware, the All-MLB teams were also unveiled, and that’s where Seattle’s heart can beat a little faster. The First Team was stacked, with names like Gabriel Moreno at catcher, Pete Alonso at first, and Bobby Witt Jr. at short. The outfield had Jackson Chourio, Crow-Armstrong again, and Fernando Tatis Jr. But for us, the Second Team is where it’s at.
Right there, repping the Seattle Mariners, is Randy Arozarena in the outfield! How good does that sound? To see one of our own get recognized on the All-MLB Second Team, alongside studs like William Contreras and Willson Contreras, Elly De La Cruz, James Wood, and Jordan Walker, is huge. It shows the league is watching what our guys are doing. This is the kind of individual brilliance that can elevate a team.
Looking Ahead: The Emerald City’s Hope
Beyond the big individual awards, there were other honors. Bryan Baker got the AL Reliever of the Year, with Mason Miller taking the NL honor. The Premier Play of the Year went to Colton Cowser, and Erik Neander was named Executive of the Year. But let’s be real, for Mariners fans, seeing Randy Arozarena’s name up there is what sparks the excitement. It’s a statement, a sign that the talent we have at T-Mobile Park is earning league-wide respect. We can’t wait to see what Arozarena and the rest of the Mariners bring to the field next season, building on this kind of recognition. The future’s bright, Seattle, let’s go!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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