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2026 MLB Odds: Athletics' Nick Kurtz Best Bet to Win AL MVP

  • Aaron Judge diagnosed with a rib stress fracture and will miss most of the summer—big hit for the Yankees and removes him from the short-term MVP picture.
  • Betting market shifted: Ben Rice shortened to 4-1, while Bobby Witt Jr. and Yordan Alvarez are the current favorites (~+135/+150).
  • Sleeper to watch: A’s Nick Kurtz at about 11-1 (+1100) — massive .437 OBP and rookie power make him a fun long-shot MVP conversation starter.
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