Guardians News: Messick Finishes Second in AL Rookie of the Year Voting

Aug 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick (77) reacts against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle and the Reds’ Sal Stewart won th

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The Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle and the Reds’ Sal Stewart won the AL and NL Rookie of the Year awards yesterday, respectively.

Chase DeLauter finished sixth and Travis Bazzana finished 11th. A good year for Guardians’ rookies, to be sure! You can view the vote totals here.

The Guardians will receive a compensatory pick at the end of the first round because Messick was on the Opening Day Roster and ranked in top 100 lists prior to the season.

Tonight is the Manager of the Year Awards, then Cy Young Awards Wednesday

night (as well as Reliever of the Year), then MVP awards Thursday night.