Sal Stewart named NL Rookie of the Month for August

Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart has been named the National League Rookie of the Month for August. This marks the first time in franchise history that a Reds rookie has won two monthly awards in a single season.

Stewart’s performance includes hitting .304/.349/.530 with eight home runs and 21 RBIs during the month. He currently leads Major League Baseball with 105 RBIs and has recorded 31 home runs at age 22. His performance has sparked debate regarding his candidacy for the National League Rookie of the Year award, specifically concerning the value of traditional statistics like RBIs versus advanced analytical metrics.

If Stewart wins the Rookie of the Year award in 2026, the Reds would be eligible for a Prospect Promotion Incentive, which would grant the team a first-round draft pick in the following June's MLB Draft.