Sal Stewart wins 2026 NL Rookie of the Year Award after tallying 3rd-most RBIs in the majors
Stewart is the 9th Reds player to ever win the award.
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has been named the 2026 NL Rookie of the Year, tallying the third-most RBIs in the majors with 112. Stewart played every game for the Reds this season, hitting .263/.330/.457 and leading the league in home runs. The other finalists for the prestigious award were St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge, with Stewart outperforming both in most statistical categories.
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