2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds, top 10 betting favorites

Countless MLB stars will be competing this month, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds have been released heading into the massive global tournament.

While Japan and the United States have stacked rosters heading into the WBC, the event’s betting favorites for MVP dropped, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic MVP odds feature some of the top names in baseball, including one from the reigning World Series champions.

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MLB.com recently ranked the top 10 nations competing at the World Baseball Classic, including reigning champions Japan. Shohei Ohtani and Co. are trying to win the country’s fourth title in the event’s history.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Ohtani won MVP honors back in 2023. During Japan’s first two title runs, Daisuke Matsuzaka won back-to-back MVPs at the inaugural WBC in 2006 and again three years later.

Meanwhile, Team USA has many MVP favorites heading into the event. That includes MLB powerhouses like Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Bryce Harper.

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New York Yankees star Aaron Judge celebrates a home run against Detroit Tigers in an MLB game.

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New York Yankees star Aaron Judge celebrates a home run against Detroit Tigers in an MLB game.

These are the 10 players with the best odds to win the 2026 WBC MVP award.