The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the finalists for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young, and Most Valuable Player on Monday afternoon. New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was named one of the three finalists for National League Cy Young award and is considered the favorite to win.
The news comes as no surprise after deGrom put together one of the most impressive seasons for a starting pitcher in the modern era. In 32 starts and a total of 217 innings, deGrom led the league with a 1.