Reds' Tejay Antone deserves a real shot at Comeback Player of the Year after MLBPA snub

Tejay Antone of the Cincinnati Reds was excluded from the MLBPA's Comeback Player of the Year finalists, which instead went to Sandy Alcántara, Martín Pérez, and Zack Wheeler. Antone had not pitched in a major league game since April 2024 and underwent his third Tommy John surgery in April 2025, but signed a minor-league deal with the Reds and was called up in May, finishing with 58 appearances, 55 innings pitched, and a 3.60 ERA. The article argues Antone's comeback was more significant than the three finalists, as all three pitched in 2025 while Antone missed over a year. MLB.com writers will decide the official Comeback Player of the Year award, and Reds fans hope Antone receives consideration there.

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