Vladimir Guerrero Jr and two other Blue Jays lead the way for major MLB awards in 2026

Mar 16, 2026 (9:33)

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Ben Wrixon reveals his bold predictions for the 2026 MLB awards, placing three distinct Toronto stars right in the middle of the conversation.

The anticipation for Opening Day always brings wild expectations and fresh debates among the deeply passionate faithful.

Seeing our core guys projected for major hardware validates the immense raw talent currently sitting inside this clubhouse.

Individual accolades naturally follow collective team success when a talented roster fully clicks on the baseball diamond.

We all know this specific group is incredibly hungry to prove the doubters wrong and finish the job.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sits squarely on the national radar for the American League Most Valuable Player award.

He quietly crushed 23 home runs with a solid .292 batting average and an impressive .848 OPS last year.

That legendary ALCS MVP performance proved beyond any doubt that he belongs with the absolute best hitters alive.

Fans are absolutely buzzing to see this trio chase history and bring some prestigious trophies up north.

Dylan Cease enters his first year of a massive new contract looking to claim the Cy Young award.

He racked up a staggering 215 strikeouts across 168 gritty innings during a challenging and turbulent season.

A simple mechanical tweak could easily drop his 4.55 ERA and make his devastating slider completely untouchable.

This talented pitching staff desperately needs an intimidating presence who can confidently take the mound every fifth day.

Then there is the electric pitching prodigy Trey Yesavage (Drafted Round 1, 2024 by Toronto Blue Jays).

The confident 22-year-old righty is the overwhelming favorite to capture the American League Rookie of the Year.

His dominant, record-breaking performance during the World Series showed a calm poise that most veterans only dream about.

Striking out twelve batters on the biggest stage imaginable instantly cemented his status as a budding young superstar.

Having these three dominant forces firing on all cylinders completely changes the ceiling of this entire organization.

The foundation is firmly set for a wildly memorable summer of baseball in the city we love.

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