Corbin Carroll projected as NL MVP, faces competition from Shohei Ohtani

Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks has been named a top candidate for the NL MVP award amid a strong 2026 season, reflecting a.286 batting average with several key offensive stats. However, Zack Meisel of The Athletic highlights a significant challenge for Carroll: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is also in the running and has been impressive both as a pitcher and a hitter. Despite Carroll's impressive performance with 2.6 bWAR and notable stats, Ohtani’s dual threat makes it unlikely for Carroll to secure the MVP unless Ohtani's performance declines or he suffers an injury.

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