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8 contractsKalshirefreshed 3 min agoCloses Dec 8, 2026 · 213d

Will Mark Kotsay win AL MOTY

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 9% across 8 Kalshi contracts.

Implied probability

9%
0%50%100%

Kalshi

9%

8 contracts

Polymarket

not bound

Cross-venue gap

single venue

24h move

no pin

24h volume

$2K

8 contracts

Closes

Dec 8, 2026

213 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 16% (28 days, 28 points)Aggregate: 16% on 2026-05-08
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 Kevin Cash win AL MOTY

1 contract$2K

Cluster 2

Will Mark Kotsay win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 3

Will Craig Albernaz win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 4

Will A.J. Hinch win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 5

Will Matt Quatraro win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 6

Will Kurt Suzuki win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 7

Will Derek Shelton win AL MOTY

1 contract$0

Cluster 8

Will Dan Wilson 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

  • May 2Mark Kotsay5pp2116¢ · Kalshi
  • May 7Kevin Cash4pp1115¢ · Kalshi
  • May 6Kevin Cash3pp811¢ · Kalshi

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