Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle won AL Rookie of the Year in a nearly unanimous vote while Cincinnati Reds first baseman earned the NL honors.
The MLB Rookie of the Year odds favored both players after the end of the regular season, and the results proved them correct.
This market will be available once again in spring training or early in the 2027 regular season.
- McGonigle cruises to win AL ROY
- Stewart comfortably takes NL
Odds to win 2026 AL Rookie of the Year
Parker Messick
Payton TolleOdds last updated on 11-3. Odds from Polymarket. Use our Polymarket promo code (COVERS) for a $25 trading bonus when you deposit at least $10 as a new user.
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account
Odds to win 2026 NL Rookie of the Year
JJ WetherholtOdds as of 11-3. For help understanding probabilities, see our odds calculator.
Trade on MLB at Polymarket!
Sign up now using our exclusive Polymarket promo code 'COVERS' (on your mobile app only) and get a $25 trading bonus after you deposit $10 to trade on any event contracts!
*Eligible locations only
MLB Rookie of the Year favorites
Kevin McGonigle, Tigers (97%)
Kevin McGonigle finished his rookie campaign hitting .278/.376/.430, with 18 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 156 games. He led all MLB rookies with 707 plate appearances and 5.4 fWAR.
He received 28 of a possible 30 first-place votes to claim the AL Rookie of the Year, with Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick picking up the other two.
He's the first Tigers player to win the award since Michael Fulmer in 2016.
Sal Stewart, Reds (84%)
Sal Stewart played every single game for the Cincinnati Reds this season (one of seven players to hit 162 GP this season — Pete Alonso played all 161 of Baltimore's games as the final one was outright canceled). He slashed .263/.330/.457 and led all NL rookies with 32 home runs and 111 RBI while stealing a surprising 15 bases.
Stewart received 20 first-place votes, with New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge (seven) and St. Louis Cardinals middle infielder J.J. Wetherholt (three) next in line.
Six different players received second-place votes, including Nolan McLean, TJ Rumfield, and Logan Henderson. While Stewart's victory wasn't particularly contested, he did receive a fifth-place vote, showing that not all writers viewed him as the clear-cut choice.
Popular MLB futures markets
Past Rookie of the Year winners
For a look back at recent MLB Rookie of the Year award winners, check below and SportsOddsHistory.
Previous AL RoY winners
Although all players have an equal chance of winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award, the honor has been claimed disproportionately by outfielders since its inception in 1949. Outfielders have 24 victories compared to 18 for shortstops and 17 for pitchers. Catchers are bringing up the rear with just two ROY victories over the past 73 years.
| Year | Player |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Kevin McGonigle (SS) |
| 2025 |  Nick Kurtz (1B) |
| 2024 |  Luis Gil (SP) |
| 2023 |  Gunnar Henderson (3B/SS) |
| 2022 |  Julio Rodriguez (OF) |
| 2021 |  Randy Arozarena (OF) |
| 2020 | Kyle Lewis (OF) |
| 2019 |  Yordan Alvarez (OF) |
| 2018 |  Shohei Ohtani (P/OF) |
| 2017 |  Aaron Judge (OF) |
Previous NL RoY winners
No franchise has won more Rookie of the Year awards than the Dodgers. "The Blue Crew" have claimed 18 RoY trophies dating back to the club's early days in Brooklyn.
However, unlike the AL — where the West has been the recent home of the top rookies — the NL East has housed six of the last 12 RoYs, with a mix of outfielders, infielders, starting pitchers, and a catcher.
| Year | Player (Team) |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Sal Stewart (1B) |
| 2025 |  Drake Baldwin (C) |
| 2024 |  Paul Skenes (SP) |
| 2023 |  Corbin Carroll (OF) |
| 2022 | Michael Harris (OF) |
| 2021 | Jonathan India (2B) |
| 2020 |  Devin Williams (RP) |
| 2019 |  Pete Alonso (1B) |
| 2018 | Ronald Acuna Jr. (OF) |
| 2017 |  Cody Bellinger (1B/OF) |
| 2016 | Cory Seager (SS) |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links
MLB Rookie of the Year Awards FAQ
Odds are not yet available for the 2027 MLB Rookie of the Year awards
Odds are not yet available for the 2027 MLB Rookie of the Year awards
Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle was named AL Rookie of the Year, while Reds 1B Sal Stewart earned NL honors when the awards were announced on Monday, Nov. 9.
MLB rules state a player is considered a rookie unless he has 130 at-bats, 50 innings pitched, or 45 total days on an active MLB roster prior to September 1.
