The MVP race is starting to take shape as we enter the final weekend of May. Mike Trout was having his best season yet before a calf strain landed him on the injured list, likely until mid-July or August. In his absence, another Angel has taken over as the AL MVP favorite. Meanwhile, the NL race has more contenders.
Sports Illustrated's baseball writers took a look at each league's MVP after the first two months of the season.
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American League: Shohei Ohtani
The AL two-month MVP is Shohei Ohtani of the Angels.