Padres' Mason Miller, Blue Jays' Louis Varland named MLB Relievers of the Year in first-ever BBWAA award

Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres and Louis Varland of the Toronto Blue Jays have been named MLB Relievers of the Year in the first-ever BBWAA award of its kind. Miller distinguished himself by leading all relievers in strikeouts during the 2026 season, while Varland topped qualified relievers with the lowest ERA. The award recognizes their dominant performances from the American and National League respectively.