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| Player | Vegas Odds | 2025 Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | -125 | #1 (Won MVP) |
| Juan Soto | +750 | #3 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | +1200 | N/A |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | +1600 | #8 |
| Alex Bregman | +1900 | N/A |
| Elly De La Cruz | +2200 | #23 |
| Bryce Harper | +2200 | N/A |
| Kyle Tucker | +3000 | N/A |
| Ketel Marte | +3000 | #22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | +3000 | #2 |
Shohei Ohtani (-125)
Shohei Ohtani was the runaway choice for the 2025 NL MVP, capturing the award unanimously after a historically dominant season that saw him hit 55 home runs, post a 1.014 OPS, and lead the league in runs scored. As he enters 2026 as the clear betting favorite, the question isn’t whether he’s the frontrunner — it’s whether anyone in the league can realistically match his two-way ceiling over a full season.
Juan Soto (+750)
Soto finished third in the 2025 NL MVP race after once again after another 40 HR / 100 RBI season. If he converts a few more of those deep counts into 45-plus homers in 2026, he has a very real path to pushing Ohtani at the top of the ballot.
Ronald Acuña Jr. (+1200)
Acuña showed flashes of his superstar form in 2025, reminding everyone why he’s one of the most dynamic five-tool players in baseball. With a fully healthy offseason behind him, 2026 sets up as a bounce-back MVP push if his power-speed combination returns to peak levels.
Fernando Tatis Jr. (+1600)
Tatis finished eighth in NL MVP voting in 2025 thanks to his power-speed blend and impact defense in the Padres’ outfield. He claimed his second career Gold Glove, proving his value outside of just hitting home runs. If he can string together a fully healthy season and elevate his OPS back into the elite tier, he has the explosive upside in 2026.
Alex Bregman (+1900)
Bregman enters 2026 in a new uniform after a one-year stint in Boston, bringing his disciplined approach and postseason pedigree to the National League. If he settles in quickly and rediscovers his 30-homer form in a fresh environment, the change of scenery could spark a dark-horse MVP push at strong value odds.
Elly De La Cruz (+2200)
De La Cruz’s electric tools were on full display in 2025, as he combined elite speed with improving power to earn down-ballot MVP consideration. If his plate discipline continues trending upward in 2026, his 30-30 (or better) potential gives him legitimate breakout MVP upside.
Bryce Harper (+2200)
Harper remained one of the NL’s most feared bats in 2025, continuing to produce in high-leverage spots for Philadelphia. A healthy, full 2026 season with his power fully intact could quickly put him back into serious MVP contention given his track record of carrying stretches.
Kyle Tucker (+3000)
Tucker also begins a new chapter in 2026 after his offseason move, giving him an opportunity to headline a different offense and play in a new ballpark. Although he joins the juggernaut Dodgers, he has the well-rounded profile to dramatically outperform his long-shot MVP price.
Ketel Marte (+3000)
Marte delivered another productive season in 2025, providing versatility and balanced offensive value for Arizona. Entering 2026, a spike in counting stats, particularly home runs and RBIs, would be key for him to climb from fringe consideration into the heart of the MVP race.
Kyle Schwarber (+3000)
Schwarber finished as the NL MVP runner-up in 2025 after a monster power season that put him second in home runs (56) and first in RBIs (132). If he replicates that elite slugging output while nudging his average upward in 2026, he’ll once again be firmly in the MVP conversation.
