As the 2025 MLB season approaches, DraftKings Sportsbook has released early MVP odds for both the American and National Leagues.

Aaron Judge, the reigning AL MVP, is favored to win again with odds of +300 after leading the Yankees to a World Series title, hitting 58 home runs and driving in 144 RBIs last season.

Shohei Ohtani, who had a competitive season against Judge, is the second favorite at +650, having hit 54 home runs and driven in 130 runs while leading the Dodgers to a World Series victory.

Juan Soto follows as the second favorite in the NL MVP race with odds of +550, bolstered by his historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets.

Bobby Witt Jr., last season's batting champion and an All-Star, is the second favorite in the AL MVP race with odds of +450.

Other notable AL MVP contenders include Yordan Alvarez at +600, Gunnar Henderson at +750, and José Ramírez at +1500.

Ohtani is also expected to maintain his dual-threat status, projected to hit 43 home runs while returning to pitching.

In the home run race, Yordan Alvarez and Juan Soto have odds of +2200 and +2800, respectively, while Fernando Tatis Jr. and Pete Alonso are listed at +1800 and +1900.

Kyle Schwarber is also a contender with odds of +1000, having hit a total of 131 home runs over the past three seasons.

The 2025 MLB season will kick off with a two-game series between the Dodgers and Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, on March 18-19, followed by Opening Day on March 27.

Ohtani made history last season as the first player to hit over 50 home runs and steal over 50 bases in a single season.

The upcoming season presents a mix of established stars and emerging players, highlighting varied potential across teams for home run leaders.