MLB announces September Player and Rookie of the Month honors

Major League Baseball has announced the award winners for September, highlighting standout performances from both veterans and rookies. In the American League, Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen earned dual honors as both Player of the Month and Rookie of the Month. Jensen recorded a .338 batting average with eight home runs and a 1.194 OPS during the month.

In the National League, Elly de la Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds was named Player of the Month after hitting nine home runs and recording six stolen bases, joining the 30-30 club.

Pitching honors for the month include Freddy Peralta of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League and Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates for the National League. Reliever awards went to Cade Smith of the Cleveland Guardians in the American League and Mason Montgomery in the National League. Additionally, Cole Carrigg of the Colorado Rockies was recognized as a Rookie of the Month honoree.