Five Venezuelan players earned selections to the 2026 All-MLB Teams following announcements in Las Vegas, headlined by two first-team choices and three second-team selections.
All-MLB Gala in Las Vegas
Major League Baseball revealed the honorees on November 11, 2026, during a special event in Las Vegas, according to reports from Globovisión. Five Venezuelan peloteros entered the teams, with the national representation formed by two figures in the first team and three in the second.
Gabriel Moreno and Jackson Chourio secured spots on the first team. Moreno distinguished himself with both the bat and the glove for the Arizona Diamondbacks, capturing a National League batting title alongside a Gold Glove award, per Banca y Negocios. Moreno became just the fifth receiver to win a batting title at .311 and the first since Buster Posey in 2012, adding his second Gold Glove and 5.4 WAR.
Chourio cemented a memorable campaign with the Milwaukee Brewers by batting .311 and achieving a 20-20 season with 25 home runs and 23 stolen bases in 127 games. At just 22 years old, the outfielder joined Ronald Acuña Jr. as the only Venezuelan outfielders to reach All-MLB honors. Chourio solidified his year with the World Baseball Classic title and the World Series championship with Milwaukee.
Contreras Brothers Make History
The second team featured a historic family milestone for Venezuela when catchers William Contreras and Willson Contreras both earned spots. Globovisión reported that the siblings became the first brother combination selected to an All-MLB roster in the same season.
William Contreras anchored the Milwaukee Brewers behind the plate during regular season play before winning the World Series Most Valuable Player award in the Fall Classic, as detailed by Banca y Negocios. His older brother, Willson Contreras, delivered 27 home runs and a .901 OPS during his debut season with the Boston Red Sox.
¡HISTORIA PARA VENEZUELA! 🇻🇪 Willson y William Contreras son la primera pareja de hermanos en integrar un ALL-MLB Team la misma temporada. pic.twitter.com/QcGYgroGT7
Left-hander Jesús Luzardo rounded out the second-team selections for Venezuela. Luzardo recorded 200 strikeouts during the regular season to cement his status among the top left-handed starters in the majors, finishing with a 2.86 earned run average and 221 strikeouts, which marked the sixth-highest total in Major League Baseball.
Dominican Republic Star Talent
Four Dominican players joined their Venezuelan peers in the 2026 selections. Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays, Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres, and Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies joined the first team, while Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds earned a spot on the second team.
Caminero powered 42 home runs for Tampa Bay, and Sánchez posted a 2.91 earned run average with 231 strikeouts. Tatis recovered from a slow start to finish with an .828 OPS and 38 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How were the 2026 All-MLB Teams chosen?
The selections were determined by a voting system split evenly between fan ballots and a panel of baseball experts, with winners announced on November 11, 2026.
What milestones did Gabriel Moreno achieve?
Moreno won the National League batting title with a .311 average, secured a Gold Glove award behind the plate, and contributed 5.4 wins above replacement for Arizona.
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