⚾ MLB Manager of the Year Odds and Predictions 2026: Wilson, Mendoza Leading the Pack Before Opening Day
It's Dan Wilson of the Seattle Mariners in the American League, and Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets in the National League who lead the MLB Manager of the Year odds before Opening Day.
Let's take a closer look at the AL Manager of the Year odds and NL Manager of the Year odds from one of our best sportsbooks. It's the closest race we've seen in years for
π’ AL Manager of the Year odds
AL Manager of the Year odds courtesy of FanDuel
| Name | Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Wilson | SEA | +650 | 13.33% |
| Craig Albernaz | BAL | +700 | 12.50% |
| Skip Schumaker | TEX | +800 | 11.11% |
| Alex Cora | BOS | +900 | 10.00% |
| John Schneider | TOR | +900 | 10.00% |
| Matt Quatraro | KCR | +950 | 9.52% |
| Joe Espada | HOU | +950 | 9.52% |
| A.J. Hinch | DET | +950 | 9.52% |
| Derek Shelton | MIN | +1000 | 9.09% |
| Aaron Boone | NYY | +1100 | 8.33% |
| Mark Kotsay | ATH | +1300 | 7.14% |
| Kurt Suzuki | LAA | +1600 | 5.88% |
π’ NL Manager of the Year odds
NL Manager of the Year odds courtesy of FanDuel
| Name | Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Mendoza | NYM | +700 | 12.50% |
| Don Kelly | PIT | +750 | 11.76% |
| Terry Francona | CIN | +750 | 11.76% |
| Dave Roberts | LAD | +800 | 11.11% |
| Rob Thomson | PHI | +800 | 11.11% |
| Craig Counsell | CHC | +800 | 11.11% |
| Walt Weiss | ATL | +800 | 11.11% |
| Craig Stammen | SDP | +850 | 10.53% |
| Tony Vitello | SFG | +950 | 9.52% |
| Pat Murphy | MIL | +1200 | 7.69% |
| Torey Lovullo | ARI | +1200 | 7.69% |
| Clayton McCullough | MIA | +1200 | 7.69% |
π³οΈ MLB Manager of the Year voting
The Manager of the Year award is given to one manager in each league every year, leading to a winner in the American League and another in the National League.
Writers from the Baseball Writers' Association of America vote, and they submit choices for first, second, and third. The winner is chosen through a points-based system, with each first-place vote worth five points, second worth three points, and third getting one point.
A similar process takes place for other awards, including to determine who triumphs in the MLB Rookie of the Year odds.
π MLB Manager of the Year history
π Past AL Manager of the Year winners
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Stephen Vogt, CLE |
| 2024 | Stephen Vogt, CLE |
| 2023 | Brandon Hyde, BAL |
| 2022 | Aaron Judge, NYY |
| 2021 | Terry Francona, CLE |
| 2020 | Kevin Cash, TB |
| 2019 | Rocco Baldelli, MIN |
| 2018 | Bob Melvin, OAK |
| 2017 | Paul Molitor, MIN |
| 2016 | Terry Francona, CLE |
| 2015 | Jeff Banister, TEX |
π Past NL Manager of the Year winners
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Pat Murphy, MIL |
| 2024 | Pat Murphy, MIL |
| 2023 | Skip Schumaker, MIA |
| 2022 | Buck Showalter, NYM |
| 2021 | Gabe Kapler, SF |
| 2020 | Don Mattingly, MIA |
| 2019 | Mike Shildt, STL |
| 2018 | Brian Snitker, ATL |
| 2017 | Torey Lovullo, ARZ |
| 2016 | Dave Roberts, LAD |
| 2015 | Joe Madden, CHC |
βManager of the year FAQs
Who is the favorite to be Manager of the Year in 2026?
We've got a close race in both leagues, but Dan Wilson (+650) leads the way in the American League, and Carlos Mendoza (+700) heads the pack in the National League.
Who was Manager of the Year in 2025?
Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians was named the Manager of the Year in the AL after last season. Meanwhile, Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers took the honor in the NL. Both managers repeated their wins from 2024.
How are Manager of the Year odds determined?
Members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America vote on the MLB awards, including Manager of the Year. Two writers in every city for each league submit their votes before the postseason starts. Both Vogt and Murphy secured 27 first-place votes last year.
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