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Sal Stewart Changes Jersey, Aims for Rookie Glory

12/30/2025

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Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds third baseman, will wear number 27 in the 2026 season, changing from 43.
In 2025, he batted .309 with 20 HR and 80 RBIs, making him a Rookie of Year candidate.
Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks aims to improve after debut in which he batted .183, meeting Yadier Molina in offseason.
He will compete for the starting catcher position against Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés.

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Story summary

Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds third baseman, will wear number 27 in the 2026 season, changing from 43.
In 2025, he batted .309 with 20 HR and 80 RBIs, making him a Rookie of Year candidate.
Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks aims to improve after debut in which he batted .183, meeting Yadier Molina in offseason.
He will compete for the starting catcher position against Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés.