Konnor Griffin, Trey Yesavage and JJ Wetherholt among MLB's most intriguing rookies
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin made a smooth transition to the major leagues last season. Kurtz was rewarded with the AL Rookie of the Year award , and Baldwin took home the NL honor. Here is a closer look at a group of rookies looking to have a similar impact this year: Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Konnor Griffin Widely regarded as the majors' top prospect, Griffin could make a push for Pittsburgh's second NL Rookie of the Year award in three seasons after Paul Skenes won in 2024.
Griffin, a Mississippi native who turns 20 on April 24, hit . 333 with 21 homers, 94 RBIs and 65 steals over three minor league stops last year. The shortstop was taken by the Pirates with the No.
9 pick in the 2024 amateur draft. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage Yesavage, a 6-foot-4 right-hander with an unusual arm slot , helped Toronto reach the World Series in 2025. He went 3-1 with a 3.
58 ERA in six postseason appearances, striking out 39 and walking 11 in 27 2/3 innings. Yesavage began last season at Class A Dunedin and posted a 5-1 record with a 3. 12 ERA over four minor league stops before making his Blue Jays debut on Sept.
15 . St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt St.
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