JJ Wetherholt shares top spot in NL Rookie of the Year poll

Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is tied for first place in the latest National League Rookie of the Year poll, receiving 144 total vote points and 19 first-place votes. He shares this position with Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds, who has 144 vote points and 17 first-place votes. Wetherholt's strong season includes 4.2 bWAR, while Stewart has 1.7 bWAR. Both players are crucial to their respective teams, as the award race heats up with Nolan McLean from the Mets in third place. Wetherholt needs to maintain his performance as the season progresses to secure the award.

• 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt tied with an NL Central slugger atop Rookie of the Year poll