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8 source contracts·Kalshi 8·refreshed just now·Closes Dec 8, 2026 · 149d

Will Mark Kotsay win AL MOTY

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 12% across 8 Kalshi contracts.

Implied probability

12%
0%50%100%

Kalshi

12%

8 contracts

Polymarket

not bound

Cross-venue gap

single venue

24h move

no pin

24h volume

$84

8 contracts

Closes

Dec 8, 2026

149 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 45% (28 days, 28 points)Aggregate: 45% on 2026-07-11
Aggregate of 8 contracts · 28d

Bracket families

8 clusters across 8 contracts.

These contracts were grouped by title similarity. The headline aggregate combines all clusters; verify the cluster you actually need before quoting a number.

Cluster 1

Will Will Venable win AL MOTY

1 contract$79

Cluster 2

Will Kevin Cash win AL MOTY

1 contract$5

Cluster 3

Will Aaron Boone win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 4

Will Craig Albernaz win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 5

Will Derek Shelton win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 6

Will Dan Wilson win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 7

Will Joe Espada win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 8

Will Skip Schumaker win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Analysis

This 6% probability represents the market's assessment that Mark Kotsay will be named the American League Manager of the Year for the 2026 season. At this level, Kotsay is considered a long-shot candidate relative to other contenders. The probability reflects either that his team is not currently positioned for strong performance, or that other managers have stronger narratives or résumés for the award. The key drivers would be his team's win-loss record and playoff positioning relative to other AL teams, the individual performances of other managers' rosters, and any notable midseason improvements or storylines. The award will be determined after the regular season concludes in late September 2026, when voters select the winner based on managerial performance and team success. Between now and then, team performance, injury situations, and coaching decisions will shape perceptions of his candidacy relative to competitors like Walt Weiss in the NL.

  • Kotsay's team's current standings and remaining schedule relative to other AL contenders seeking playoff positions
  • Comparative strength of narratives for other AL manager candidates based on team performance and circumstances
  • Whether Kotsay's team experiences significant mid-season performance changes (winning streaks, playoff positioning shifts) that alter voter perceptions
  • Injury or personnel changes that could affect his team's trajectory and his strategic impact for the remainder of the season
  • Regular season conclusion in late September 2026, when final records determine voting pool and narratives crystallize

What moved the line

  • Jul 5Aaron Boone8pp91¢ · Kalshi
  • Jul 7Aaron Boone8pp19¢ · Kalshi
  • Jul 5Will Venable5pp4146¢ · Kalshi
  • Jul 6Will Venable3pp4649¢ · Kalshi

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