Is Yordan Alavarez A LEGITIMATE MVP Candidate In 2026 ?

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is on a tear, smashing 10 home runs to start his age-29 season and proving to be a fantasy baseball MVP. Is a 50-homer campaign within reach for Alvarez, and could his scorching stat line carry your team to victory? Dominick Martino breaks down Alvarez’s elite numbers—.326 average, 21 RBIs, 19 walks to just 11 strikeouts—and examines underlying metrics that put him among MLB’s best hitters. The analysis explores actionable trade scenarios, Alvarez’s impact in points leagues, and concerns about durability. Fantasy managers get valuable insights on rest-of-season expectations, strategic buy-high opportunities, and why Alvarez’s outfield eligibility elevates his value. Don’t miss this sharp look at one of the Houston Astros’ most dangerous bats and what it means for your fantasy success. 00:00 Analyzing Yordan Alvarez's Performance 03:51 Discussing Yordan Alvarez trade value 06:40 Discussing FanDuel and Yordan's potential 09:53 Wrapping up the episode Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.