With the 2025 World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers kicking off on Friday , we’re not only nearing the offseason but also inching closer to awards season.

On Nov. 13 at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, MLB Awards presented by MGM Rewards will unveil the 2025 Mariano Rivera (American League) and Trevor Hoffman (National League) Relievers of the Year Awards. The show will be streamed on MLB Network and MLB.com.

Last year, Emmanuel Clase (Guardians) took home the AL Award, while Ryan Helsley (Cardinals) won the NL Award. Who might take home those honors in 2025? Here’s a look at the top five candidates from each league.

MARIANO RIVERA RELIEVER OF THE YEAR (AMERICAN LEAGUE)

LHP, Aroldis Chapman , Red Sox

Perhaps surprisingly, Chapman has only won this award once (2019 Yankees

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