What happened: At Wednesday's awards ceremony, Neander congratulated Brewers counterpart Matt Arnold for turning last year's award into a championship. He told Arnold, “I've never wanted to be you more.
Why it matters: Tampa Bay won the AL pennant and finished with the league's best record. Neander and Arnold are the award's only repeat winners since its introduction in 2018.
By the numbers: Neander first won in 2019; Arnold won in 2024 and 2025.
What to watch: The Rays' 2027 rotation plans are part of Neander's offseason work after the pennant-winning season.