# Biggest BBWAA Award Snubs for 2026

> Rookie TJ Rumfield and Manager Oliver Marmol snubbed for 2026 BBWAA Awards.
- Title: Biggest BBWAA Award Snubs for 2026 · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Rookie TJ Rumfield and Manager Oliver Marmol snubbed for 2026 BBWAA Awards. TJ Rumfield and Oliver Marmol were overlooked for 2026 BBWAA Awards despite…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

TJ Rumfield and Oliver Marmol were overlooked for 2026 BBWAA Awards despite strong performances.