Ben Rice Claims Ninth-Place Finish in 2026 AL MVP Voting

New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice finished ninth in the 2026 American League MVP voting, securing votes ranging from third to tenth place, including two third-place votes. Rice joins teammate and Cy Young winner Cam Schlittler (fourth place) as the only two Yankees players to receive AL MVP votes this season. Rice's strong offensive campaign provided a crucial bright spot for New York despite an otherwise disappointing overall team season.