FanDuel Sportsbook has unveiled the first enticing odds for the 2024 award winners, sparking excitement among Yankees fans as two familiar faces— Aaron Judge and Juan Soto—lead the race for the American League MVP.
These batting superstars, with odds of +550 and +600, respectively, stand out from the competition. Corey Seager (+800) and Yordan Alvarez (+900) round out the top four, but the dynamic duo from the Bronx stands out the most.
Aaron Judge at No. 1, Juan Soto at No. 2 in the MVP race
Aaron Judge, fresh off winning his historic 2022 MVP award and another impressive season (37 home runs in 106 games despite a toe injury), needs no introduction. Juan Soto, for his part, brings his left-handed prowess and a Silver Slugger Award from a dominant 2023 season, in which he led the majors in walks and secured sixth place in the National League MVP voting.
| Player | Odds |
| Aaron Judge | 550 |
| Juan Soto | 600 |
| Corey Seager | 800 |
| Yordan Álvarez | 900 |
| Kyle Tucker | 15/1 |
| Julio Rodríguez | 15/1 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 20/1 |
| Gunnar Henderson | 20/1 |
| José Ramírez | 20/1 |
| Mike Torut | 20/1 |
Naturally, both players’ MVP aspirations come with a team-related caveat. The Yankees posted a disappointing 82-80 record in 2023, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016. This is largely attributed to Aaron Judge’s midseason injury. The offseason acquisitions of Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, and Marcus Stroman.
Bookmakers are optimistic about a resurgence by the Bronx Bombers, setting their preseason win total at 93.5—the highest in the AL and the third-highest in all of baseball. Reflecting this positive outlook, their odds for the World Series and the American League Championship are +800 and +410, respectively.
This upcoming season promises to be a spectacle, with Aaron Judge and Juan Soto vying for MVP honors on a Yankees team hungry for redemption. Will the Bronx Bombers rise to the occasion under the weight of expectations, or will their rising stars fall short? The baseball world can’t wait to find out.
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