Sal Stewart Wins 2026 NL Rookie of the Year After Historic 112-RBI Season

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart won the 2026 NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award, capturing 20 of 30 first-place votes and 170 points. Playing all 162 games, the 22-year-old hit .263/.330/.457 with 32 home runs, 15 stolen bases, and an NL rookie-record 112 RBIs, which ranked third in MLB. Stewart became the ninth Reds player to win the award and earned Cincinnati an extra pick after the first round of the 2027 MLB Draft via the Prospect Promotion Incentive.