Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal StewartThe 2026 MLB Rookie of the Year awards were announced on Monday, and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart won the National League trophy fairly easily.Stewart garnered 20 of 30 first-place votes and two second-place votes, beating out runner-up Carson Benge and third-place JJ Wetherholt. He was the only NL player listed on every ballot.The 22-year-old broke out in his second Major League season, slamming 32 home runs with 112 RBI, 15 steals and a .787 OPS. He also played all 162 games, becoming the first rookie to do so since Delmon Young in 2007. Looking for the perfect gift for a baseball player in your life? Check out our brand new baseball lifestyle brand!An All-Star this season, Stewart was a rare bright spot for the last-place Reds, finishing eighth in the NL in homers and second in RBI. He was the franchise's first NL Rookie of the Year winner since Jonathan India in 2021 and ninth overall.More MLB: Tigers Phenom Wins 2026 AL Rookie Of The Year
Reds Slugger Wins 2026 NL Rookie Of The Year
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sal Stewart powered his way to the award
Key Takeaways
- Reds Slugger Wins 2026 NL Rookie Of The Year.
- He was the only NL player listed on every ballot.The 22-year-old broke out in his second Major League season, slamming 32 home runs with 112 RBI, 15 steals and a .787 OPS.
- He also played all 162 games, becoming the first rookie to do so since Delmon Young in 2007.
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