The Major League Baseball season is less than a week old but Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart is quickly gaining attention around the country.On Monday, Major League Baseball announced Stewart was named the National League’s Player of the Week for his performance in the first few games of the 2026 campaign. Stewart, 22, had seven hits in 13 plate appearances against the Boston Red Sox in the Reds’ first series of the year.That performance included a home run during a win on Saturday, and three hits on Opening Day last Thursday.In three games against the Red Sox, Stewart posted a .700 batting average, a .769 on-base percentage and a 2.069 OPS. Stewart entered the season with high expectations and now, the betting markets are noticing his blazing start to the 2026 season.At +400 odds, Stewart has already become the betting favorite on FanDuel and DraftKings to win the National League Rookie of the Year award. He’s also the favorite at +200 on BetMGM. Stewart debuted with the Reds last September, hitting .255/.293/.545 with five home runs as he helped lead the Reds to a playoff appearance.

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The Major League Baseball season is less than a week old but Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart is quickly gaining attention around the country.

On Monday, Major League Baseball announced Stewart was named the National League’s Player of the Week for his performance in the first few games of the 2026 campaign.

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Stewart, 22, had seven hits in 13 plate appearances against the Boston Red Sox in the Reds’ first series of the year.

That performance included a home run during a win on Saturday, and three hits on Opening Day last Thursday.

In three games against the Red Sox, Stewart posted a .700 batting average, a .769 on-base percentage and a 2.069 OPS.

Stewart entered the season with high expectations and now, the betting markets are noticing his blazing start to the 2026 season.

At +400 odds, Stewart has already become the betting favorite on FanDuel and DraftKings to win the National League Rookie of the Year award. He’s also the favorite at +200 on BetMGM.

Stewart debuted with the Reds last September, hitting .255/.293/.545 with five home runs as he helped lead the Reds to a playoff appearance.