Which 2026 deadline candidate was named 2022 World Series MVP with Houston?
Answer
Jeremy Pena
The 2026 deadline candidate named 2022 World Series MVP with Houston was Jeremy Peña.
Peña won the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. In the Series, he hit .400 with 10 hits, one home run, and three RBIs, while also providing standout defense at shortstop.
His award was historic: Peña became the first rookie position player to win World Series MVP and the third rookie overall to receive the honor. He also won ALCS MVP during the same postseason, joining a very small group of players to win both awards in one October.
A common mix-up is Jorge Soler, who won the 2021 World Series MVP with Atlanta. Peña’s recognition came one year later, in 2022, with Houston.