Miller a finalist — and likely favorite — for inaugural NL Reliever of the Year

The BBWAA and MLB Network announced the top three finalists for the 2026 major regular-season awards, including the newly added Relief Pitcher of the Year category. The AL MVP race features Yordan Alvarez, Junior Caminero, and Bobby Witt Jr., while Pete Crow-Armstrong, Shohei Ohtani, and Brice Turang headline the NL MVP finalists. Award winners will be officially unveiled during the week of November 9.

Finalists were also revealed for Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year honors. Dylan Cease, Parker Messick, and Cam Schlittler contend for the AL Cy Young, while Jacob Misiorowski, Chris Sale, and Cristopher Sánchez are the NL contenders. Brewers manager Pat Murphy seeks a record third straight Manager of the Year win.