1 snub for each BBWAA Award who deserves recognition

Following the announcement of the three finalists for each of the five major Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards, writer Will Leitch highlights notable candidates who missed the finalist cut. The awards cover Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Relief Pitcher of the Year, Cy Young, and Most Valuable Player for the 2026 season.

Leitch argues that Rockies rookie TJ Rumfield, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, Astros reliever Josh Hader, Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen, and Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle all deserved stronger consideration. Notably, Leitch highlights Rumfield leading the National League in on-base percentage, Rasmussen's American League-leading WHIP, and McGonigle leading the AL with 7.1 bWAR.