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Stewart earns NL Rookie of the Year finalist nod after historic campaign

CINCINNATI -- Following a superlative first full season in the Major Leagues, Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has a chance to receive some important recognition next week. Stewart was named Monday as a finalist for the National League Rookie of…

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:38 AM

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Reds first baseman Sal Stewart was named a finalist for the NL Rookie of the Year Award.
Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and Mets outfielder Carson Benge were also named as finalists.
Stewart hit .263 with 32 home runs and 112 RBIs across all 162 regular-season games.

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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has been named one of three finalists for the BBWAA National League Rookie of the Year Award. The 22-year-old infielder is joined as a finalist by St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge. The winner will be officially announced on November 9 on MLB Network.

Stewart played all 162 games in 2026, hitting .263 with 32 home runs and 112 RBIs to become the first rookie in Reds franchise history to achieve a 30-homer, 100-RBI season. Fellow finalist Wetherholt compiled a 4.5 WAR with elite defense, while Benge produced a 4.3 WAR with 20 home runs.

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