Seven MLB Players Played in All 162 Games
A select group of athletes appeared in every regular-season contest during the 2026 campaign.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Baseball
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Seven Major League Baseball players successfully navigated the 2026 regular season by appearing in all 162 games. This endurance feat marks a significant achievement for participants who avoided injury or rest throughout the year.
Why it matters
Consistency remains a rare trait in the modern era of load management, where teams frequently rotate rosters to preserve player health. Achieving a full 162-game season highlights exceptional physical durability and reliability.
Seven players completed the full 162-game slate, while Pete Alonso finished with 161 appearances for the Baltimore Orioles after one game was cancelled. This total count represents the maximum possible games for a team in the regular season.
The players
Bryce Harper
He is a perennial All-Star who completed a full 162-game season for the first time in his professional career.
Matt Olson
He holds the current active lead in Major League Baseball for the most consecutive games played.
Junior Caminero
He displayed extreme durability by starting all 162 games of the regular season at the third base position.
Pete Alonso
He finished his season with the Baltimore Orioles after appearing in 161 games.
The details
Bryce Harper, Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Bryan Reynolds, Junior Caminero, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Sal Stewart reached the 162-game milestone. Junior Caminero notably started every single one of those games at third base, while Matt Olson extended his lead for consecutive games played among active players.
Timeline
The 2026 regular season served as the timeframe for these full-season participation records.
A September 27, 2026, cancellation prevented the Baltimore Orioles from playing their full 162-game schedule.
The Big Picture
This performance marks a clear departure from the modern league-wide trend toward resting healthy starters to prevent fatigue. While teams increasingly utilize data-driven rotation models, these seven athletes bucked the tendency to miss time for minor maintenance.
Fantasy owners who rostered these ironmen received consistent stat production without the typical headache of last-minute scratches. These players provide a reliable anchor for daily lineups compared to stars who frequently utilize rest days.
The takeaway
These players demonstrated that playing every day is still possible in a professional environment that often favors rest. Consistent participation provides fans and fantasy managers with the stability necessary for evaluating true season-long value.
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