breaking news; Francisco Lindor speaks why he stole the MVP from Shohei Ohtani…..
Ohtani remains the favorite, with DraftKings placing him at -1400 and Lindor at +680. The odds are long for Lindor, but his overall brilliance gives him a fighting chance to win the award.
A crucial part of Lindor’s success this season is his durability. Through Monday’s play, he has appeared in every game this season, starting all but one. His consistent presence on the field, combined with his elite performance, makes him indispensable to the Mets.
While Ohtani is primarily a designated hitter this season, Lindor has been a defensive anchor at shortstop, contributing at the plate and in the field.
No primary designated hitter has won the MVP since the position was created in 1973. Ohtani won AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels, but those seasons featured his dominance as a hitter and pitcher.
This season, however, Ohtani is limited to hitting, albeit at an extraordinary level, because of a September 2023 surgery on his throwing elbow. He could become the first player in MLB history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases, but he hasn’t played an inning in the field.
