The 2026 MLB season is through four weeks. Numerous players are continuing their hot starts, while others are finding their timing and rhythm. The biggest stories are about the players who haven’t slowed down since the season started. Here are the top 10 outfield rankings heading into week five.
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1. Andy Pages, Los Angeles Dodgers
Pages is off to a torrid start. He is overshadowed by others in the lineup, but Andy Pages produces at a high rate. He can be counted on for another big season, hitting in the league’s most potent lineup.
2. Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals
Feb 16, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) runs sprints during spring training workouts at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images
Walker is locked in. After struggling in his first few seasons, the young outfielder has everything clicking. The sky is the limit if he reaches his full potential.
3. Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates
Cruz’s hot start continues. He’s gone back-to-back seasons with 20 home runs, 60 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Entering the week, he has five home runs.
4. Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
Judge is heating up. He’s coming around and is first in home runs among MLB outfielders. He is chasing a third consecutive AL MVP award.
5. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels right fielder Mike Trout (27) comes to bat in the first inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, April 10, 2026.
He’s reintroducing himself. After battling injuries for years, Trout has stayed healthy for the first month of the season. The first ballot Hall of Famer is off to a fantastic start.
6. Luke Raley, Seattle Mariners
As with many players, Raley has battled injuries. He’s healthy this season and off to a hot start. He’s due for a career year if he can stay healthy.
7. Chase DeLauter, Cleveland Guardians
DeLauter has supplied power for Cleveland’s lineup. He’s cooled off since a hot start, but continues to see everyday at-bats. There will be learning curves, but DeLauter is the real deal.
8. Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers
May 23, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) follows through on an RBI single against the New York Mets during the thirteenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Hernandez continues to be one of the most consistent outfielders. He’s producing power and driving in runs. He will continue his tear, hitting in the best offensive lineup in baseball.
9. Ryan O’Hearn, Baltimore Orioles
The veteran is doing it all for Baltimore. He’s hitting for power and driving in runs. He provides the veteran leadership this young ball club needs.
10. Wilyer Abreu, Boston Red Sox
The underrated outfielder is entering his breakout season. Last season, he quietly hit 22 home runs and drove in 69 runs. He’s on pace to reach 30 home runs and be a leader in Boston’s offense.
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