Health, too, is a massive component in Greene’s chase to become an MVP candidate. His MLB debut was delayed when he fouled off a ball and fractured his foot in 2022. In 2023, he missed time with a stress reaction in his left fibula, then tore the UCL on his non-throwing arm making a diving catch in Chicago.

The last couple of springs, coming off winter rehabs, it’s taken Riley Greene some time to find his groove. He brought the groove with him this year.