MLB.com·August 5, 2026

Latest Rookie of the Year poll features a TIE atop the National League

Current leader

MLB's latest expert poll places Kevin McGonigle first among American League rookies, indicating he remains the frontrunner entering August.

The ranking matters because it shows the race is still being tracked closely, but it is not the same as an official award result.

The poll format suggests the AL race is competitive enough that performance in the final weeks could still change the outcome.

That leaves room for a late surge from another rookie, especially if McGonigle slows down or a challenger closes the gap.

For readers looking for a winner, the key point is that no official 2026 AL Rookie of the Year decision has been announced in these results.

The latest coverage is better read as a snapshot of the race than a final verdict.