Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, 22, has won the American League Rookie of the Year award after a stellar all-around season that sets him up to be a franchise cornerstone.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart has won the National League Rookie of the Year award, according to an announcement by the Associated Press on Monday night. The brief news alert confirmed Stewart earned the top NL rookie honor following the conclusion of the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season.
The announcement followed the naming of Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle as the American League Rookie of the Year. McGonigle earned 28 of 30 first-place votes after hitting .278 with 18 home runs, finishing ahead of Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick and Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle.
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