Josh Smith of the Texas Rangers has been awarded the AL Player of the Week, despite not leading his team in offensive stats. He had an impressive week with a .423 batting average and an OPS of 1.269, ranking second in the AL. His teammate Evan Carter also had a strong performance, but with fewer plate appearances, he was edged out for the honor. Smith's strong showing was highlighted by two home runs and 30 plate appearances, which tied for the most in the league. This marks Smith's first Player of the Week award and the Rangers' first since May 2024.