As the 2026 MLB season heats up, the battle for the AL and NL Rookie of the Year awards has completely shifted. Early-season narratives have been flipped upside down, and the odds boards reflect a wild summer of baseball to come. Let’s break down the updated AL and NL Rookie of the Year races, using the latest odds alongside some cold, hard stats.
NL Rookie of the Year Odds
*David Frerker-Imagn ImagesOver in the National League, the race remains highly competitive, but the cream is starting to rise to the top. Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt continues to hold down the fort, but a two-way sensation is keeping the pressure on.
NL Rookie of the Year Odds Show Pitching Stats Player Odds WAR BA HR RBI OPS W-L ERA SO WHIP SV JJ Wetherholt STL +130 2.8 .249925.757 ––––– Sal Stewart CIN +210 1.3 .2581237.818 ––––– Nolan McLean NYM +550 0.1 –––– 3-44.21771.1160 Konnor Griffin PIT +850 1.6 .270422.729 ––––– Ryan Waldschmidt ARI +4000 0.4 .29107.728 ––––– Bryce Eldridge SFG +4500 0.4 .28626.842 ––––– Carson Benge NYM +5500 0.8 .252624.698 ––––– Logan Henderson MIL +6500 0.8 –––– 2-12.74301.0430 A.J. Ewing NYM +6500 0.6 .25316.667 ––––– Moises Ballesteros CHC +6600 – –––– ––––– Owen Caissie MIA +8000 -0.4 .228530.685 ––––– Tommy Troy ARI +8000 0.1 .28111.799 ––––– Jose Fernandez ARI +10000 – –––– ––––– Foster Griffin WSN +10000 1.0 –––– 6-23.76651.1490 Rhett Lowder CIN +10000 0.1 –––– 3-35.40271.4090 Alex Freeland LAD +10000 1.0 .250312.694 ––––– Kevin Alcantara CHC +10000 – –––– ––––– Jhostynxon Garcia PIT +10000 – –––– ––––– Nathan Church STL +10000 0.9 .247518.672 ––––– Show More Odds via 4for4’s SharpStack | Stats via Baseball-ReferenceQuick NL Odds Analysis
Favorite - JJ Wetherholt (+130): Wetherholt continues to prove he is exactly as advertised, tightening his grip on the pole position by moving from +190 down to a much shorter +130 favorite mark. His all-around game is shining through with a .249 batting average, 7 stolen bases, and a rock-solid 2.8 WAR. Value - Nolan McLean (+550): McLean has cut his odds nearly in half, dropping from +1000 down to +550. He is the exact type of high-profile player voters love to back. While playing under the bright lights of Citi Field, Nolan has begun 2026 3-4, with a 4.21 ERA, 77 strikeouts, and a 1.116 WHIP in 66.1 innings. Longshot - Bryce Eldridge (+4500): He is no longer the massive 75-to-1 flyer he once was, but Eldridge at +4500 still represents excellent longshot value. His raw power has translated beautifully to the big leagues, where he is hitting .286 with an impressive .842 OPS. A few more tape-measure home runs will keep this number shrinking.AL Rookie of the Year Odds
*Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesThe hierarchy in the American League has undergone a massive shakeup. Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle has completely erased the gap and taken over as the heavy favorite. This is after international star Munetaka Murakami suffered an injury and slid back significantly, despite already boasting 20 home runs and a stellar .938 OPS.
AL Rookie of the Year Odds Show Pitching Stats Player Odds WAR BA HR RBI OPS W-L ERA SO WHIP SV Kevin McGonigle DET +110 3.3 .288321.802 ----- Munetaka Murakami CHW +450 1.9 .2402041.938 ----- Travis Bazzana CLE +700 0.9 .273315.781 ----- Samuel Basallo BAL +800 1.5 .276926.842 ----- Parker Messick CLE +1000 2.8 ---- 6-12.21741.0670 Chase DeLauter CLE +2200 0.4 .257732.751 ----- Trey Yesavage TOR +2500 1.7 ---- 2-22.19391.1620 Payton Tolle BOS +3300 1.0 ---- 3-22.28510.9720 Kazuma Okamoto TOR +4500 0.9 .2251335.743 ----- Colt Emerson SEA +6000 0.4 .25538.882 ----- Carter Jensen KCR +6000 0.1 .214728.667 ----- Sam Antonacci CHW +6000 1.2 .291114.774 ----- Connelly Early BOS +7000 1.1 ---- 5-33.26631.1760 Emmanuel Rodriguez MIN +7500 - ---- ----- Noah Schultz CHW +10000 -0.2 ---- 2-45.82331.3450 Gage Jump ATH +10000 0.4 ---- 1-13.75101.1670 Tristan Peters CHW +10000 1.6 .289215.764 ----- Show More Odds via 4for4's SharpStack | Stats via Baseball-ReferenceQuick AL Odds Analysis
Favorite - Kevin McGonigle (+110): McGonigle's elite bat-to-ball skills and stellar consistency have paid off, making him the oddsmakers' top choice at +110 after chasing the spot earlier this year. Backing up those odds, he currently leads the pack with a .288 batting average, an .802 OPS, and an outstanding 3.3 WAR. Value - Travis Bazzana (+700): Talk about a meteoric rise! Previously sitting as a +2000 longshot, Bazzana's offensive explosion has forced sportsbooks to slash his price all the way down to +700. He is actively backing up that hype with a solid .273 batting average and 8 stolen bases. At this price, he still offers great value if he can maintain his hot streak. Longshot - Chase DeLauter (+2200): DeLauter has drifted from his earlier +1200 mark out to +2200. While he has taken a back seat to the top three, the talent remains immense, highlighted by his 7 home runs and a .751 OPS so far. If the frontrunners stumble down the stretch, he is a prime candidate to make a late surge.Always Remember To Bet On Sports Responsibly
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