Juan Soto Named National League MVP Finalist After Record Mets Season

Juan Soto, in his first season with the New York Mets, has been named a finalist for the National League MVP award alongside Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber. Soto posted career highs with 43 home runs and 38 stolen bases, leading the majors in walks and ranking highly in several offensive categories including on-base percentage and runs scored. Despite his outstanding offensive performance, Ohtani is the favorite to win the award due to his dual contributions as a hitter and pitcher. This marks the third time Soto has finished in the top three of MVP voting, having previously been a finalist with the Nationals and Yankees. The Mets continue to seek their first-ever MVP award, with Soto's strong season keeping their hopes alive. The MVP winners will be announced live on November 13.