2026 MLB AL & NL Rookie of the Year Odds Tracker

• Get the latest odds to win the American League and National Rookie of the Year awards in the 2026 MLB season
• Kevin McGonigle (AL) and JJ Wetherholt (NL) remain the MLB ROY favorites
• Track each player’s MLB ROY odds throughout the 2026 season

This page tracks the odds to win the 2026 MLB League Rookie of the Year awards in the American League and National League. The graphs below are calculated by averaging the odds taken from our most-trusted online sportsbooks. You can track how the Rookie of the Year odds change throughout the season and shop for the best odds currently available in the ROY tables.

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AL Rookie of the Year Odds

When you break down the American League Rookie of the Year market at MGM, the board suggests a one-man race. Kevin McGonigle has distanced himself from the pack, currently sitting as a massive -400 odds-on favorite. Bettors looking to back McGonigle will have to swallow a hefty price.

This line is a direct reflection of a historic rookie campaign characterized by his elite WAR metrics, steady production, and undeniable clubhouse leadership following the Detroit Tigers’ trade of Tarik Skubal. Even high-profile moments, like breaking up a Pittsburgh Pirates no-hit bid in mid-August, continue to validate his chalk status.

The gap between McGonigle and the rest of the field is substantial, creating massive plus-money opportunities for those willing to fade the favorite. Highly touted Guardians prospect Chase Delauter is the closest active competitor on the board at +3500, providing late-season lineup value during Cleveland’s playoff push. Just behind him at +4000 is teammate Travis Bazzana, sitting deadlocked with the White Sox’s Sam Antonacci (+4000).

Finally, Boston’s Payton Tolle rounds out the group of priced contenders at +6000. With McGonigle commanding the lion’s share of the handle, the entire AL ROY betting strategy hinges on whether you believe the frontrunner will regress enough to open the door for a deep sleeper.

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AL Rookie of the Year Favorites

AL Rookie of the Year odds above are updated every 15-60 minutes from top sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook among others. 

AL Rookie of the Year Odds Movement Timeline

• August 19 – Kevin McGonigle is priced as the massive, odds-on favorite to win the award, dominating the MGM betting board at -400 odds. Chase Delauter establishes his position as the primary (albeit distant) longshot alternative to the favorite, sitting at +3500.
• June 7 – Kevin McGonigle moves to the top of the AL ROY market as the odds-on favorite (-107 average price). Munetaka Murakami (+470), Travis Bazzana (+570), and Samuel Basallo (+660) form the second tier behind McGonigle, with all three still priced short enough to be considered primary challengers.
• May 11 – White Sox 1B Munetaka Murakami has become the +188 favorite, on average, followed closely by Tiger SS/3B Kevin McGonigle (+210).
• February 24 – Yesavage has faded a little as we approach opening day, but his AL ROY have only slid to +370. He’s now being chased by a trio of players at +600: new teammate Kazuma Okamoto, the White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami, and the Royals’ Carter Jensen
• December 3 – Fresh off a fantastic debut in the 2025 MLB Playoffs, the Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage (+190) has opened as a big favorite to win the AL Rookie of the Year award in 2026. Just behind him on the odds table are Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle (+550) and Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (+700).

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NL Rookie of the Year Odds

The National League Rookie of the Year market is lopsided at MGM, with St. Louis infielder JJ Wetherholt the heavy favorite at -161 (implied probability 61.7%). His eight-year, $112.5 million extension reinforces his foundational status, while elite defense, viral web gems, comprehensive WAR and positional value have driven the price. Despite social media support for Reds first baseman Sal Stewart’s counting stats, sportsbooks favor Wetherholt’s all-around profile.

The market drops sharply after Wetherholt. TJ Rumfield is the closest competitor at +3500, followed by Mets prospect Carson Benge (+10000) and Logan Henderson (+15000). Bettors must choose between laying the -161 juice on Wetherholt’s consistency or taking a flier on a deep sleeper.

NL Rookie of the Year Odds Movement Timeline

• August 19 – JJ Wetherholt dominates the National League Rookie of the Year betting market, solidifying his position as the odds-on favorite at -161. TJ Rumfield sits as the closest active competitor to the favorite, though his implied probability remains extremely low as a distant longshot priced at +3500 on the MGM board.
• June 7 – JJ Wetherholt dominates the betting board as the clear-cut NL ROY favorite, locked in at a consensus +130. Konnor Griffin holds steady as the definitive second choice, listed at +650 at BetMGM and Caesars, with DraftKings dealing a slightly better +700.
• May 12 – Reds infielder Sal Stewart has crept up the odds table and is now averaging +345 in the latest NL ROY odds. He’s still behind Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, who’s currently averaging +270.
• February 24 – A new favorite has emerged for the NL Rookie of the Year. Pirates’ shortstop Konnor Griffin has been knocking the cover off the ball in Spring Training, belting 3 HR and 6 RBI in six games. Not originally on the board back in December, Griffin is now getting +280 to win the ROY award.
• December 3 – Looking to lock up the #2 spot in the rotation, the New York Mets’ Nolan McLean (+300) has opened as the early favorite to win the NL ROY in 2026. Not far behind McLean are the Reds’ Sal Stewart (+500), the Cubs’ Moises Ballesteros (+700), and the Pirates’ Bubba Chandler (+700).

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NL Rookie of the Year odds above are updated every 15-60 minutes. 

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