Cuban Powerhouse: Yordan Álvarez and Andy Pagés Sweep MLB Player of the Week Honors
Major League Baseball witnessed a historic milestone on Monday, April 6, 2026, as Cuban stars Yordan Álvarez and Andy Pagés achieved a clean sweep of the weekly awards, being named the Players of the Week for the American and National Leagues, respectively. According to reports, the dual honors for the Cuban sluggers mark a rare and memorable moment in the sport’s history.
For the Houston Astros’ Yordan Álvarez, the award signals a triumphant return to elite form. Known as “Air Yordan,” the outfielder overcame a grueling 2025 season where injuries—including a fractured right hand and a severe sprain to his left ankle—limited him to just 48 games. During his award-winning stretch, Álvarez posted a .471 batting average, racking up three home runs, two doubles, and eight RBIs, while drawing seven walks against only three strikeouts.
Álvarez is currently dominating the league’s advanced metrics, leading all of MLB in slugging (.900) and on-base percentage (.578). He also shares the league lead in walks (12) with teammate José Altuve and is tied for third in home runs with four. This marks the fourth time in his career that Álvarez has been named the AL Player of the Week, with his most recent previous honor coming in August 2024.
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are seeing a breakout performance from 23-year-old Andy Pagés. The native of Arroyos de Mantua, Pinar del Río, was a dominant force throughout the week, hitting .583 in 24 at-bats. Pagés registered two home runs, two doubles, and seven RBIs, finishing the period with a massive 1.532 OPS and leading all of MLB in both hits and total bases.
Pagés continues to climb the ranks after a strong 2025 campaign in which he recorded 27 home runs, 86 RBIs, and a 3.8 bWAR, while helping the Dodgers secure his second consecutive World Series ring. Currently, he shares the MLB batting title with Xavier Edwards, boasting a .471 average and 16 hits. The historic achievement for both players underscores the immense impact Cuban talent is having on the current MLB landscape.
These performances not only secure individual accolades but provide critical momentum for the Astros and Dodgers as they navigate the early stages of the 2026 season. The sweep of the weekly awards highlights a peak in performance for both veterans and rising stars from the island.
