Updated 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Odds: Imanaga Leads Over Skenes
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Jared Jones – RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates: +2000
Paul Skenes may overshadow him to the extent that it impacts his recognition, but Jared Jones remains a crucial component of an exhilarating Pittsburgh rotation. This season, over 79 innings, Jones has struck out 85 batters and maintained a 3.76 ERA.
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Shota Imanaga – LHP, Chicago Cubs: +100
A discussion arises around the eligibility of a 30-year-old with eight seasons in Japan for this award. Nonetheless, Shota Imanaga qualifies, and he's presently leading the pack. Imanaga tops the NL in BB/9 with 1.3, and ranks prominently in ERA at 1.89 and WHIP at 0.987.
Paul Skenes – RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates: +150
The top pick from last year's MLB Draft has made an impressive start, boasting a 4-0 record with a 2.29 ERA and 2.38 FIP over his first seven starts. While the Pirates are likely to manage his workload carefully, his electrifying performance positions him as possibly the strongest contender among NL rookies.
Jackson Merrill – CF, San Diego Padres: +1100
Jackson Merrill didn't initially explode onto the scene, but he's posted a .903 OPS in June. The natural shortstop has smoothly transitioned to center field, tallying five outfield assists and contributing significantly to defense with three runs saved and three outs above average.
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Joey Ortiz – 3B, Milwaukee Brewers: +1100
Joey Ortiz, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in the February trade that sent former NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes the other way, boasts an .838 OPS in his debut MLB season. Excelling at third base, Ortiz has accrued two defensive runs saved and five outs above average this year.
Masyn Winn – SS, St. Louis Cardinals: +2000
The Cardinals' lineup may be aging, but Masyn Winn emerges as a cornerstone for the future. At just 22, he's batting .293 with 26 RBIs. However, it's his defensive prowess that truly stands out, highlighted by his exceptionally strong arm and seven defensive runs saved.
Jared Jones – RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates: +2000
Paul Skenes may overshadow him to the extent that it impacts his recognition, but Jared Jones remains a crucial component of an exhilarating Pittsburgh rotation. This season, over 79 innings, Jones has struck out 85 batters and maintained a 3.76 ERA.
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Shota Imanaga – LHP, Chicago Cubs: +100
A discussion arises around the eligibility of a 30-year-old with eight seasons in Japan for this award. Nonetheless, Shota Imanaga qualifies, and he's presently leading the pack. Imanaga tops the NL in BB/9 with 1.3, and ranks prominently in ERA at 1.89 and WHIP at 0.987.
