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Reds infielder Sal Stewart is a finalist for NL Rookie of the Year

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If you're a Reds fan, here's a bright spot: Sal Stewart is one of three finalists for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year award. The 22-year-old set a franchise record for RBIs by a rookie and made the NL All-Star team.

Stewart's rookie season by the numbers

111
RBIs, a new Reds rookie record
32
home runs
117
OPS+

Source: WLWT

He's up against Mets outfielder Carson Benge and Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt, Major League Baseball announced Monday. Both of Ohio's MLB teams have players up for Baseball Writers' Association of America awards, including two Guardians pitchers.

  • Winners announced: Nov. 9
  • Last Reds winner: Jonathan India in 2021
  • Stewart would be the ninth Reds winner
  • Stewart's line: .263 average, .787 OPS

Three players are finalists for NL Rookie of the Year

FinalistTeamPosition
Sal StewartRedsInfielder
Carson BengeMetsOutfielder
JJ WetherholtCardinalsInfielder

Sources: WLWT, WHIO TV

Sources: WLWT, WHIO TV

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