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- As of April 18, 2026, Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Cy Young Award awards will not be issued during the first three weeks of the season.
- The article speculates Mason Miller (Padres closer) could be a candidate.
- Historically, nine relievers have won a Cy Young.
- Four relievers have won MVP, none since 1992.
- Current awards voting favors Wins Above Replacement, reducing reliever recognition without an extraordinary season.
