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The All-Star Game has passed, and MLB enters the 17th week of the 2026 season. Players are vying for regular-season awards, playoff races are heating up, and the trade deadline is approaching. There is a lot of exciting action in store as the season continues forward. Here are the top 10 outfielders in the league right now.
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The veteran is having a career year. His production has helped put Philadelphia in contention for the NL East. His big season earned him an All-Star selection.
May 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) reacts to an inside pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Greene has become Detroit’s most consistent hitter. His power numbers have increased since the start of the season. Greene has improved his batting average and on-base percentage from last season.
Pages has found a way to shine in a loaded Dodgers lineup. Entering the week, he leads the team in RBI. The Los Angeles outfielder is ready for the playoffs to start and put last season’s postseason struggles behind him.
Harris has been locked in this season. He’s on pace for career highs in hits, home runs, and RBI. The outfielder has justified the team giving him a long-term extension four seasons ago.
Apr 5, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) heads to the dugout after catching a fly ball to end the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Judge has dealt with a rib injury for a month. He’s not ready to return, but the Yankees received great news that pain is starting to subside. His production still warrants a top 10 ranking among MLB outfielders.
Buxton is having a second consecutive season producing great numbers. His ability to stay on the field has been the key to success. Buxton has a chance to be dealt to a playoff contender at the trade deadline.
Walker hasn’t skipped a beat this season. He locked in early and has shown the potential that earned him a call-up years ago at the age of 20. Entering the week, his OPS ranks near the top among MLB outfielders.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the team’s best producer in 2026. He started slow but had one of the best two-month stretches of MLB hitters. Entering the week, he ranks fourth in home runs and tied for first in stolen bases among MLB outfielders.
Jul 7, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates after hitting a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Soto’s production has been crucial for an underachieving Mets team. He has been one of MLB’s best hitters. His OPS leads MLB outfielders.
After his breakout 2025 season, Wood hasn’t slowed down in 2026. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in home runs. He can reach 40 home runs by the end of the season.
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10. Brandon Marsh, Philadelphia Phillies
The veteran is having a career year. His production has helped put Philadelphia in contention for the NL East. His big season earned him an All-Star selection.
9. Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers
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May 21, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) reacts to an inside pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Greene has become Detroit’s most consistent hitter. His power numbers have increased since the start of the season. Greene has improved his batting average and on-base percentage from last season.
8. Andy Pages, Los Angeles Dodgers
Pages has found a way to shine in a loaded Dodgers lineup. Entering the week, he leads the team in RBI. The Los Angeles outfielder is ready for the playoffs to start and put last season’s postseason struggles behind him.
7. Michael Harris, Atlanta Braves
Harris has been locked in this season. He’s on pace for career highs in hits, home runs, and RBI. The outfielder has justified the team giving him a long-term extension four seasons ago.
6. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
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Apr 5, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) heads to the dugout after catching a fly ball to end the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Judge has dealt with a rib injury for a month. He’s not ready to return, but the Yankees received great news that pain is starting to subside. His production still warrants a top 10 ranking among MLB outfielders.
5. Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
Buxton is having a second consecutive season producing great numbers. His ability to stay on the field has been the key to success. Buxton has a chance to be dealt to a playoff contender at the trade deadline.
4. Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals
Walker hasn’t skipped a beat this season. He locked in early and has shown the potential that earned him a call-up years ago at the age of 20. Entering the week, his OPS ranks near the top among MLB outfielders.
3. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the team’s best producer in 2026. He started slow but had one of the best two-month stretches of MLB hitters. Entering the week, he ranks fourth in home runs and tied for first in stolen bases among MLB outfielders.
2. Juan Soto, New York Mets
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Jul 7, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates after hitting a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Soto’s production has been crucial for an underachieving Mets team. He has been one of MLB’s best hitters. His OPS leads MLB outfielders.
1. James Wood, Washington Nationals
After his breakout 2025 season, Wood hasn’t slowed down in 2026. Entering the week, he leads MLB outfielders in home runs. He can reach 40 home runs by the end of the season.
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