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    New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, a member of the union’s eight-man executive subcommittee that was heavily involved in labor negotiations, was selected Marvin Miller Man of the Year, given to a player whose leadership inspires others.

    Former pitcher Steve Rogers, a longtime special assistant on the union’s staff, was given the Curt Flood Award for advancement of players’ rights and devotion to the union.

    Houston‘s Justin Verlander was selected as the AL outstanding pitcher and the AL comeback player, Miami‘s Sandy Alcantara the NL outstanding pitcher and Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. the NL comeback player.

    Seattle outfielder Julio Rodríguez was AL outstanding rookie and Atlanta pitcher Spencer Strider the NL outstanding rookie.