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Reds Slugger Wins 2026 NL Rookie Of The Year
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Reds Slugger Wins 2026 NL Rookie Of The Year

Originally posted on Baseball Now  |  By Tyler Maher  |  Last updated Nov 10, 2026 10:20 AM ET
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The 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. 

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.

This article first appeared on Baseball Now and was syndicated with permission.

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