Boston Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle finished third in the American League Rookie of the Year voting, with Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle taking the top honor. The announcement came on November 10, 2026, following a season in which Tolle wore number 70 for Boston.
Tolle was photographed during Game One of the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on October 23, 2026. The image captured the rookie correspondent ahead of the Fall Classic matchup.
