Konnor Griffin and Nolan McLean are contenders for NL Rookie of the Year
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates is expected to contend for the National League Rookie of the Year Award despite currently being on the injured list due to a forearm strain. Griffin is batting.270 and leads all NL rookies with 14 stolen bases. Conversely, Nolan McLean of the New York Mets is also in the mix, ranking third in a recent expert poll with 94 points. McLean has an ERA of 3.98 this season but has struggled with inconsistency. Without a clear timetable for Griffin's return, his award prospects appear to be diminishing, as other candidates are solidifying their leads.
- •Griffin ranks fourth in overall Rookie of the Year voting with 70 points.
- •McLean leads NL rookies in strikeouts with 82 this season.
- •Griffin's injury occurred at the end of May, impacting his availability.
- •McLean aims to improve on a rough month to regain traction in the race.
- •Griffin's average is the highest among NL rookies with over 150 plate appearances.
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates' Konnor Griffin is a favorite to bring home some valuable hardware
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Nolan McLean is a favorite to bring home some valuable hardware
"New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean is one of the front-runners in the National League to win the Rookie of the Year Award, but could have a tough time with two NL Central players ahead of him.
"Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is one of the front-runners in the National League to win the Rookie of the Year Award, but he could have a tough time, as he is on the injured list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:04 PMPirates' Konnor Griffin is a favorite to bring home some valuable hardware
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is one of the front-runners in the National League to win the Rookie of the Year Award, but he could have a tough time, as he is on the injured list.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:03 PMMets' Nolan McLean is a favorite to bring home some valuable hardware
New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean is one of the front-runners in the National League to win the Rookie of the Year Award, but could have a tough time with two NL Central players ahead of him.
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