Crow-Armstrong Surges to NL MVP Favorite as Ohtani Struggles with Injury
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Pete Crow-Armstrong has vaulted into the NL MVP conversation and emerged as the favorite, thanks to elite defense (league-leading outs above average and top few runs saved) and a breakout season at the plate and on the bases for the Cubs. Ohtani’s lingering knee injury has sidelined him from pitching, limiting his two-way value despite solid hitting numbers, while Crow-Armstrong’s 26 HR, 71 RBI, a high on-base percentage, and 8.0 fWAR highlight his all-around impact as the Cubs ride his performance into the late-season sprint toward the award.
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