- Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has emerged as the favorite to win National League Rookie of the Year with +300 odds.
- Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage is favored at +280 odds to win the American League Rookie of the Year award.
- Solid underdogs like Justin Crawford (+1400) and Walker Jenkins (+1800) offer value in each league.
PITTSBURGH – The Konnor Griffin hype train is full steam ahead for the 2026 MLB season, and betting odds are beginning to reflect that. The Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect had +1500 legal sports betting odds to win NL Rookie of the Year just a month ago, and now Griffin is the favorite with +300 odds.
NL Rookie of the Year Odds
- Konnor Griffin (PIT) +300
- JJ Wetherholt (STL) +400
- Nolan McLean (NYM) +400
- Sal Stewart (CIN) +800
- Bryce Eldridge (SF) +900
- Bubba Chandler (PIT) +1000
- Moisés Ballesteros (CHC) +1000
- Justin Crawford (PHI) +1400
- Carson Benge (NYM) +1800
- Jonah Tong (NYM) +2000
- Owen Cassie (MIA) +2200
- Rhett Lowder (CIN) +2200
- Joe Mack (MIA) +3000
- Quinn Mathews (STL) +3000
- Robby Snelling (SD) +3000
- Aidan Miller (PHI) +3500
- Andrew Painter (PHI) +3500
- Alex Freeland (LAD) +4000
- Jhostynxon Garcia (PIT) +4000
- Josue De Paula (LAD) +4500
Griffin hit .333 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases in 122 minor league games across the 2025 season, helping baseball’s top prospect receive a Spring Training invitation for 2026. There’s a solid chance that he cracks the Opening Day roster for a Pirates squad searching for more offensive talent to support star Paul Skenes, making Griffin a solid bet at +300 odds.
Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage Favored For AL ROTY Award (+280)
After an incredible postseason debut, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage is the favorite at legal MLB betting sites to win American League Rookie of the Year. His +280 odds are followed by Japanese stars Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto.
AL Rookie of the Year Odds
- Trey Yesavage (TOR) +280
- Munetaka Murakami (CWS) +375
- Kazuma Okamoto (TOR) +450
- Carter Jensen (KC) +475
- Tatsuya Imai (HOU) +650
- Kevin McGonigle (DET) +800
- Samuel Basallo (BAL) +850
- Connelly Early (BOS) +1300
- Chase DeLauter (CLE) +1600
- Colt Emerson (SEA) +1800
- Walker Jenkins (MIN) +1800
- Payton Tolle (BOS) +2200
- Travis Bazzana (CLE) +2200
- Brice Matthews (HOU) +4500
- Max Clark (DET) +5000
- Spencer Jones (NYY) +5000
- Carson Williams (TB) +6000
- Emmanuel Rodriguez (MIN) +7000
- Hagen Smith (CWS) +7000
- Braden Montgomery (CWS) +7500
Yesavage made his mark in 2025 with a record-breaking Postseason performance, particularly in Game 5 of the World Series. He struck out 12 Los Angeles Dodgers batters across seven innings, setting a World Series rookie record for strikeouts.
He proved worthy of his +280 AL ROTY odds by performing on the game’s biggest stage.
