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MLB: 2026 WAR Leader

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MLB: 2026 WAR Leader

Pete Crow-Armstrong 60%

Cristopher Sánchez 49%

Jacob Misiorowski 48%

Cam Schlittler 48%

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Pete Crow-Armstrong 60%

Cristopher Sánchez 49%

Jacob Misiorowski 48%

Cam Schlittler 48%

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Pete Crow-Armstrong

$0 Vol.

60%

Cristopher Sánchez

$0 Vol.

49%

Jacob Misiorowski

$0 Vol.

48%

Cam Schlittler

$0 Vol.

48%

Dillon Dingler

$0 Vol.

41%

Bobby Witt Jr.

$0 Vol.

41%

Yordan Alvarez

$0 Vol.

39%

Shohei Ohtani

$0 Vol.

37%

Chris Sale

$0 Vol.

35%

Dylan Cease

$0 Vol.

32%

This market will resolve in favor of the player who finishes the 2026 MLB regular season with the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR), as calculated by FanGraphs (fWAR). In the event that two or more players are tied for the highest fWAR, this market will resolve to the tied player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to finish with the highest fWAR, the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If the 2026 MLB regular season is cancelled, shortened, or no fWAR leader is determined by October 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source will be FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the 2026 WAR race at 7.9 through late August, driven by his .276/.374/.548 slash line, 33 home runs, 32 stolen bases, and elite center-field defense for the Cubs, outpacing Cristopher Sánchez (7.0), Shohei Ohtani (6.8), and Bobby Witt Jr. (6.3). Trader consensus at 63% for Crow-Armstrong reflects his sustained offensive surge and defensive value amid a competitive field where several pitchers and hitters remain within striking distance. Ohtani’s two-way contributions and recent power output keep him relevant, while emerging arms like Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler sustain long-shot interest through strong innings and strikeout rates. Recent form and playing time will determine whether any challenger closes the gap before season’s end.

This market will resolve in favor of the player who finishes the 2026 MLB regular season with the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR), as calculated by FanGraphs (fWAR).

In the event that two or more players are tied for the highest fWAR, this market will resolve to the tied player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to finish with the highest fWAR, the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If the 2026 MLB regular season is cancelled, shortened, or no fWAR leader is determined by October 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source will be FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Sep 27, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 28, 2026, 3:59 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war

Resolver

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This market will resolve in favor of the player who finishes the 2026 MLB regular season with the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR), as calculated by FanGraphs (fWAR). In the event that two or more players are tied for the highest fWAR, this market will resolve to the tied player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to finish with the highest fWAR, the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If the 2026 MLB regular season is cancelled, shortened, or no fWAR leader is determined by October 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source will be FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve in favor of the player who finishes the 2026 MLB regular season with the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR), as calculated by FanGraphs (fWAR). In the event that two or more players are tied for the highest fWAR, this market will resolve to the tied player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to finish with the highest fWAR, the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If the 2026 MLB regular season is cancelled, shortened, or no fWAR leader is determined by October 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source will be FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Pete Crow-Armstrong leads the 2026 WAR race at 7.9 through late August, driven by his .276/.374/.548 slash line, 33 home runs, 32 stolen bases, and elite center-field defense for the Cubs, outpacing Cristopher Sánchez (7.0), Shohei Ohtani (6.8), and Bobby Witt Jr. (6.3). Trader consensus at 63% for Crow-Armstrong reflects his sustained offensive surge and defensive value amid a competitive field where several pitchers and hitters remain within striking distance. Ohtani’s two-way contributions and recent power output keep him relevant, while emerging arms like Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler sustain long-shot interest through strong innings and strikeout rates. Recent form and playing time will determine whether any challenger closes the gap before season’s end.

This market will resolve in favor of the player who finishes the 2026 MLB regular season with the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR), as calculated by FanGraphs (fWAR).

In the event that two or more players are tied for the highest fWAR, this market will resolve to the tied player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to finish with the highest fWAR, the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If the 2026 MLB regular season is cancelled, shortened, or no fWAR leader is determined by October 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source will be FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Sep 27, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 28, 2026, 3:59 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve in favor of the player who finishes the 2026 MLB regular season with the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR), as calculated by FanGraphs (fWAR). In the event that two or more players are tied for the highest fWAR, this market will resolve to the tied player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to finish with the highest fWAR, the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If the 2026 MLB regular season is cancelled, shortened, or no fWAR leader is determined by October 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source will be FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/war); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLB: 2026 WAR Leader" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 10 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Pete Crow-Armstrong" at 60%, followed by "Cristopher Sánchez" at 49%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 60¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 60% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"MLB: 2026 WAR Leader" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 28, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "MLB: 2026 WAR Leader" is "Pete Crow-Armstrong" at 60%, meaning the market assigns a 60% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Cristopher Sánchez" at 49%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "MLB: 2026 WAR Leader" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.