Payton Tolle was not named the American League Rookie of the Year for 2026 tonight. This was expected. Tolle was great, of course. He was the first Red Sox pitcher under the age of 24 since Dennis Eckersley to make…
Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle finished in third place in the 2026 American League Rookie of the Year voting. Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle won the award, while Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick placed ahead of Tolle as the runner-up.
Tolle's top-three finish followed a strong debut season as a left-handed starter for Boston. With McGonigle claiming the AL honor and Cincinnati Reds third baseman Sal Stewart winning the National League award, Detroit secured its first rookie distinction since 2016.
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