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Biggest BBWAA Award Snubs for 2026
Rookie TJ Rumfield and Manager Oliver Marmol snubbed for 2026 BBWAA Awards.
In brief
Rookie TJ Rumfield and Manager Oliver Marmol snubbed for 2026 BBWAA Awards. TJ Rumfield and Oliver Marmol were overlooked for 2026 BBWAA Awards despite strong performances. Originally reported by Mlb.
Rookie of the Year Snub
TJ Rumfield, Rockies, led National League in OBP at .390.
“He was the National League leader in OBP at .390”
Manager of the Year Snub
Oliver Marmol, Cardinals, led team through trade and transition.
“The Cardinals traded away Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras”
Relief Pitcher Snub
Josh Hader, Astros, had 1.01 ERA in 45 appearances.
“He had a comically small 1.01 ERA and, while allotting for the fact that he only threw 44 2/3 innings”
Cy Young Snub
Drew Rasmussen, Rays, led AL in WHIP and K/BB ratio.
“He led the AL in two categories that speak to how in control he was on the mound”
MVP Snub
Kevin McGonigle, Tigers, led AL in WAR at 7.1.
“He was the AL leader in Baseball Reference’s version of WAR, at 7.1”
2026 Award Finalists
AL and NL finalists for each award named.
“AL finalists: Kevin McGonigle (DET), Parker Messick (CLE), Payton Tolle (BOS)”
Why These Snubs Matter
Players overlooked despite strong performances could win awards next year.
“He won’t win the MVP this year, obviously. But it sure looks like one will be in his future”
At a glance
TJ Rumfield and Oliver Marmol were overlooked for 2026 BBWAA Awards despite strong performances.
