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Cincinnati Reds rookie earns NL monthly honor

Cincinnati Reds v Tampa Bay Rays ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - APRIL 20: Sal Stewart #27 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on April 20, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati Reds rookie has been honored for his play to start the 2026 season.

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Sal Stewart was named NL Rookie of the Month for April.

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He finished the month with 15 extra-base hits, including nine home runs, with 29 RBIs.

Stewart also has a .570 slugging percentage.

He snapped a 0-19 slump with a single in Monday’s loss to the Chicago Cubs.

The Reds fell, 5-4, on a walk-off home run by Michael Conforto.

Cincinnati will look to end a four-game losing streak when they play the Cubs at Wrigley Field tonight at 7:40 p.m.

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