Shohei Ohtani Named Finalist for National League Most Valuable Player

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been named one of three BBWAA finalists for the National League Most Valuable Player award, marking his sixth consecutive top-three MVP finish. Despite late-season knee inflammation and a biceps strain, Ohtani slashed .275/.377/.512 with 30 home runs while recording a 1.79 ERA across 14 pitching starts (6.6 fWAR). He joins Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang as finalists, with the winner announced in November.