Juan Soto: NL MVP Finalist and Mets' Star Slugger

Juan Soto has been named a finalist for the 2025 NL MVP award, joining Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber. Despite a slow start and an All-Star snub, Soto finished the season strongly, hitting 43 home runs (second on his team) and driving in 105 runs. He led the league with 127 walks, achieving a .396 OBP and .921 OPS. Soto also showcased a new dimension to his game by stealing a career-best 38 bases. This marks his third MVP finalist selection and sixth top-10 finish.