MLB·November 7, 2026 10:32 AM ET

Teammate makes AL rookie of the year case for Kevin McGonigle

Sporting News already named him its AL winner

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

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What happened: A teammate publicly backed Kevin McGonigle for American League Rookie of the Year in an MLB Network segment.

Why it matters: McGonigle has already collected The Sporting News AL Rookie of the Year award and was named 2026 Tiger of the year on Nov. 5.

What to watch: The BBWAA's official AL Rookie of the Year announcement is the next marker in the race.

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