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DeGrom and Acuña Shine as MLB's Comeback Stars

11/14/2025

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  • Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year on November 14, 2025, after recovering from Tommy John surgery, finishing the season with a 12-8 record, a 2.97 ERA, and 185 strikeouts in 172 2/3 innings.
  • Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves received the National League Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a torn ACL to hit .290 with 21 home runs.
  • Shohei Ohtani won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award for the fifth consecutive year, while Aaron Judge received the Hank Aaron Award for the AL's top offensive player.
  • Matt Arnold of the Milwaukee Brewers became the first two-time Executive of the Year.