Perhaps the discussion on MLB Network’s MLB Now early Thursday afternoon could have foreshadowed how the MVP voting would go for the Rockies’ representative. Arenado was essentially an afterthought during the program’s NL MVP segment, with most of the debate surrounding fellow finalists Christian Yelich and Javier Baez, and even 2018 NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom.
Yelich did win the honors for his incredible breakout season after being traded to the Brewers from the Marlins last offseason, deservedly so. After being named to his first NL All-Star team, Yelich wasn’t content with how he performed in the first half of the season, and brought his game to a new level during his club’s push for its eventual NL Central title.