Wilyer Abreu shines in the MLB: Named American League Player of the Week
Venezuelan outfielder Wilyer Abreu, a key piece for the Boston Red Sox, was named American League Player of the Week this Monday. This recognition comes after a stellar performance between August 3 and August 9, a period in which the slugger demonstrated impressive offensive dominance.
During this span, Abreu recorded a 1.584 OPS, hit three home runs, and drove in nine runs, leading the latter department in the junior circuit. His contribution was fundamental for Boston to close the week with a solid 4-1 record, keeping their season aspirations alive.
Abreu’s plate discipline was remarkable, drawing five walks and striking out just twice in 23 plate appearances, solidifying his impact on the Red Sox lineup.
A year of consolidation
This distinction marks the second occasion in the 2026 season that the Venezuelan has received the Player of the Week award. With this achievement, Abreu joins a select group of players who have repeated the award this year, among whom are Yordan Álvarez, Ben Rice, and Byron Buxton.
- Current batting average: .255
- Home runs in the campaign: 20
- Accumulated bWAR: 4.6
National League highlights and defensive play
On the other hand, the National League recognized Jake McCarthy, of the Colorado Rockies, as Player of the Week. McCarthy was a hitting machine, racking up 14 hits in the last seven days, which allowed him to raise his overall batting average to .306.
In the defensive realm, Venezuelan rookie Luis Lara, who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers, took home the Play of the Week award. Lara impressed fans with a spectacular catch against the wall, which was decisive during the tenth inning of the game played last Sunday against the Minnesota Twins.
