MLB- The Baseball Writers’ Association of America released the 2026 Hall of Fame ballot on Monday, featuring 12 new candidates, including former Tigers starter Rick Porcello, alongside 15 holdovers from the previous year.

BBWAA voters have until December 31 to cast their ballots, with the results set to be announced on January 20, 2026, on MLB Network. Porcello, a notable addition to the ballot, had a distinguished career highlighted by winning the AL Cy Young Award in 2016 and being part of the Red Sox’s 2018 World Series-winning team.

Rick Porcello made a significant impact in his rookie year with the Detroit Tigers in 2009, finishing third in the American League Rookie of the Year voting with a 3.96 ERA over 170 2/3 innings. He maintained a consistent presence as a league-average star

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