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Why Mets’ Carson Benge should have won NL Rookie of the Year | Opinion

The Reds' Sal Stewart won the NL: Rookie of the Year honor, but we believe Carson Benge brought the overall success to nab the distinction.

By Andrew Tredinnick · Yahoo

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:47 PM

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Writer Andrew Tredinnick argues that New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge deserved to win NL Rookie of the Year.
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart won the award with 20 first-place votes and 170 total points.
Benge finished second in voting with seven first-place votes and 107 total points.

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Writer Andrew Tredinnick argues that New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge should have won the National League Rookie of the Year award over Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart. The official voting results saw Stewart secure the honor after leading rookie balloting with 20 first-place votes and 170 total points.

Benge finished as the runner-up with seven first-place votes and 107 points, followed by St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt in third place with 99 points. Stewart captured the award following a rookie campaign in which he played all 162 games and recorded 112 RBIs.

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Why Mets’ Carson Benge should have won NL Rookie of the Year | Opinion

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