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New York Mets Midseason Awards 2026: First-Half MVP, Ace & More

The SWN Editors' Award

Juan Soto

The one constant in a difficult Mets first half

The 2026 Mets spent the first half looking up at .500, but one thing never wavered: Juan Soto was one of the best hitters in the National League, night after night, whatever the standings said around him.

The recognition came where it counts. Soto was voted a starter in the National League lineup at the All-Star Game — a fan verdict, not a technicality — and he made the most of the stage in Philadelphia, ripping the NL's first hit of the game, a single to center off AL starter Dylan Cease in the fourth. On a night the National League managed just three hits, one of them was his.

The stat awards on this page will reflect a first half spent near the top of the leaderboards. The Editors' Award is for what that meant to the Mets: in a season searching for good news, Soto was the reliable answer — the reason to watch, and the foundation the second half will be built on.

— The SWN Editors

Midseason MVP

Juan Soto

0.967 OPS in 334 plate appearances

Highest OPS, minimum 200 plate appearances

The Power Award

Juan Soto

21 home runs

Most home runs

The Table-Setter

Juan Soto

0.405 on-base percentage

Highest on-base percentage, minimum 200 plate appearances

The Run Producer

Bo Bichette

51 RBI

Most RBI

The Hits Leader

Bo Bichette

97 hits

Most hits

The Burglar

Carson Benge

15 stolen bases

Most stolen bases

First-Half Ace

Nolan McLean

3.52 ERA over 107.1 innings

Lowest ERA among starters (8+ starts), minimum 60 innings

The Strikeout Artist

Nolan McLean

125 strikeouts

Most strikeouts

The Closer

Devin Williams

13 saves

Most saves

The Workhorse

Nolan McLean

107.1 innings pitched

Most innings pitched

The Everyday Award

Bo Bichette

96 games played

Most games played

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the New York Mets midseason MVP in 2026?

Juan Soto, with 0.967 OPS in 334 plate appearances. Sports Wire Network names the midseason MVP as the New York Mets hitter with the highest OPS (minimum 200 plate appearances) through the All-Star break.

Who leads the New York Mets in home runs at the All-Star break?

Juan Soto led the New York Mets with 21 home runs in the first half of 2026.

Who is the New York Mets best starting pitcher so far in 2026?

Nolan McLean earned Sports Wire Network's First-Half Ace award with 3.52 ERA over 107.1 innings.

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