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Sal Stewart emerges as Rookie of the Year frontrunner for Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:07 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

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Summary

Cincinnati Reds player Sal Stewart continues to make an impact with his performance, particularly highlighted during the game on August 6. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Stewart homered after a lengthy inning for the Reds' starting pitcher. He is currently tied for 12th in MLB in home runs and second in the league with 87 RBI. His success puts him in contention to become the fourth rookie since 1920 to lead his team in major statistical categories. With the Reds' playoff hopes hinging on his performance, Stewart is on pace to set a franchise rookie record with 123 RBI. His versatility in the field has also been a significant asset for the team this season.

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By the Numbers

•Stewart leads Reds in home runs and is second in RBI.
•He has 87 RBI and is aiming for a rookie record.
•Reds' playoff hopes are substantially linked to Stewart's performance.
•He transitioned from Triple-A to MLB within a year.
•Stewart shows strong defensive ability across multiple positions.

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1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Reds: Sal Stewart making history, becoming Rookie of the Year favorite

What they're saying

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The top of the fourth inning for the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, Aug. 6, was a long one. Typically, to give the Reds’ starting pitcher a chance to get a bit of a break, hitters take a few pitches to open the bottom half of that inning. “Sal was leading off,” Reds manager Terry Francona said. “It was after a long inning. He asked if he should take one because a lot of times after a long inning ...
— Yahoo Sports

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