The Pittsburgh Pirates' ace is now an underdog to win the award.
PITTSBURGH -- Once the runaway favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award, Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes has completely ceded his advantage in the race according to one betting platform.currently lists Skenes' odds of winning the award at +135, meaning he's considered an underdog and represents a plus-money wager.
Following his inclusion on the NL's roster at the Midsummer Classic in July alongside Skenes, the 21-year-old center fielder has hit .333/.357/.667 with six home runs, 23 RBIs and a 177 wRC+. Merrill leads all rookie position players with 3.9 fWAR and 71 RBIs while being tied with the Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser for the most homers at 18. He is slashing .291/.322/.491 on the year.
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