MLB Player of the Month Highlights: May 2026

Jacob Misiorowski dominated in May for the Brewers, posting a microscopic ERA over 38.1 innings with 57 strikeouts. His best outing came in a 6-1 win over the Nationals where he allowed zero earned runs across 5.1 frames. The prospect limited opponents to just 14 hits and six walks, showcasing elite command and swing-and-miss stuff. Milwaukee’s rotation anchor looks every bit the future ace his prospect ranking suggests.

Nick Kurtz mashed at a .333 clip with a 1.025 OPS for the Athletics. In his best game he went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in a 6-2 win over the Cardinals. The first baseman drew 21 walks while driving in 26 runs, showing advanced plate discipline and power. Kurtz’s strong May has him firmly on the prospect radar.

Juan Soto launched 10 home runs in 27 games, topping the list of power hitters this month. His best performance was a two-homer, three-RBI effort in an 8-4 Nationals win over the Mets. Soto posted a .985 OPS while swiping five bags, blending elite on-base skills with plus power. The superstar continues to set the offensive pace for New York.

James Wood hit .311 with a .982 OPS and six home runs for the Nationals. His standout game featured a 3-for-5, one-homer, four-RBI performance in a 9-6 win over the Mets. Wood added five steals and 19 walks, displaying a well-rounded offensive profile. The young outfielder is rapidly establishing himself as a middle-of-the-order force.

Cody Bellinger posted a .993 OPS and drove in 23 runs for the Yankees. His best game was a perfect 4-for-4 night with two homers and four RBI in a 9-4 win over the Orioles. Bellinger drew 20 walks while striking out just 15 times, showcasing plate discipline and clutch production in May.

JJ Bleday slugged eight home runs and posted a .995 OPS for the Athletics. His best performance was a 3-for-5, two-homer, six-RBI outing in a 15-1 win over the Nationals. Bleday drove in 25 runs while maintaining a strong on-base percentage, providing consistent middle-order production all month.

Andy Pages went deep eight times and drove in 25 runs for the Dodgers. His signature game was a three-homer, six-RBI explosion in a 12-2 win over the Astros. Pages combined power with speed, adding three steals while posting an .879 OPS in 28 games.

CJ Abrams hit .292 with a .905 OPS and four home runs for the Nationals. His best game included a 3-for-5, one-homer, five-RBI performance in a 15-2 win over the Twins. Abrams added four steals and 20 runs scored, contributing across multiple categories.

Cristopher Sánchez was untouchable in May, tossing 39 scoreless innings with 45 strikeouts. His best start was a complete eight innings of shutout ball in a 9-1 win over the Athletics. Sánchez walked just three batters, showcasing pinpoint control and ace-level dominance for the Phillies.

Pete Alonso clubbed seven home runs and drove in 23 runs for the Orioles. His best game was a 2-for-3, two-RBI performance in a 9-7 win over the Marlins. Alonso provided steady power production and run production throughout the month.

Michael Busch delivered a strong May for the Cubs, batting .300 with a .956 OPS over 29 games. He drove in 24 runs while drawing 25 walks, showcasing elite plate discipline. His best performance came against the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with 4 RBI in an 8-4 Chicago victory. The young first baseman added 4 home runs and 7 doubles, posting consistent production from the infield. Busch’s ability to get on base and drive the ball fueled Chicago’s offense throughout the month.

Jarren Duran powered Boston’s outfield in May with 9 home runs and 5 stolen bases across 27 games. He hit .261 with a .879 OPS while scoring 14 runs. Duran’s standout effort came versus the Kansas City Royals, going 2-for-3 with a homer and 3 RBI in a 7-1 Red Sox win. The left fielder provided speed and extra-base pop, helping stabilize the lineup during a competitive stretch.

Rafael Devers posted a .306 average and .949 OPS in 28 games during May. He collected 14 doubles and 5 home runs while driving in 19 runs. His best outing came against the Chicago White Sox, finishing 2-for-4 with a homer and 5 RBI in an 8-5 Giants victory. Devers supplied consistent middle-of-the-order production for San Francisco throughout the month.

Munetaka Murakami slugged 8 home runs in 26 May games for the White Sox, posting a .937 OPS. He walked 19 times and scored 21 runs. Murakami’s top performance occurred versus the Chicago Cubs, going 2-for-3 with 2 homers and 3 RBI in an 8-3 Chicago win. The third baseman added power from the left side of the infield.

Jordan Walker hit .291 with a .917 OPS and 7 home runs over 27 games in May. He drove in 23 runs and stole 2 bases. His best game came against the Cincinnati Reds, going 3-for-4 with a homer and 4 RBI. Walker provided right-field power and run production for the Cardinals throughout the month.

Ben Rice posted a .286 average and .948 OPS across 24 May games for the Yankees. He hit 7 home runs and drove in 21 runs. Rice delivered his best performance against the Athletics, going 4-for-5 with a homer and 2 RBI in an 8-2 New York win. The first baseman supplied consistent power and production at the plate.

Miguel Vargas hit 7 home runs and stole 4 bases in 27 May games while posting a .860 OPS. He scored 20 runs and drove in 19. His best outing came versus the Seattle Mariners, going 2-for-3 with 2 homers and 3 RBI in a 6-1 White Sox victory. Vargas added speed and power from the infield for Chicago.

Kyle Schwarber led with 11 home runs in 25 May games, posting a .896 OPS for the Phillies. He drove in 19 runs despite striking out 46 times. Schwarber’s top performance came against the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 3-for-5 with 2 homers and 5 RBI in an 11-9 Philadelphia win. The designated hitter provided consistent power production.

Ketel Marte batted .295 with a .869 OPS over 26 May games for the Diamondbacks. He collected 8 doubles and drove in 22 runs while striking out just 13 times. His best game came against the San Francisco Giants, going 3-for-3 with a homer and 2 RBI in a 6-3 Arizona win. Marte delivered steady production from second base.

Freddie Freeman hit .287 with a .928 OPS in 27 May games for the Dodgers. He drew 19 walks and hit 5 home runs while scoring 18 runs. Freeman’s best performance came against the San Diego Padres, going 2-for-4 with 2 homers and 3 RBI in a 5-4 Los Angeles victory. The first baseman anchored the lineup with on-base skills and power.