The 2025 MLB Rookie of the Year odds are shifting as the season progresses. Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz is a runaway favorite in the AL, while the NL race has tightened into a battle between Cade Horton and Drake Baldwin.
AL Rookie of the Year Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | -20000 |
| Roman Anthony | +2000 |
| Jacob Wilson | +10000 |
Odds as of August 26 at Sportsbook
AL Rookie of the Year Odds Favorite: Nick Kurtz
Nick Kurtz has catapulted to the top of the AL Rookie of the Year board, entering the late summer as a -20000 favorite. The A’s first baseman has mashed all season, showcasing elite plate discipline, towering power, and the ability to change games with one swing. Kurtz leads all AL rookies in home runs, OPS, and WAR, firmly staking his claim as the league's breakout bat. He punctuated his case with a four-homer game on July 26, setting an MLB rookie record.
Kurtz's AL ROTY case is essentially closed at this point, with most sportsbooks having removed this market from the board.
NL Rookie of the Year
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cade Horton | -270 |
| Drake Baldwin | +200 |
| Caleb Durbin | +3000 |
| Isaac Collins | +3000 |
| Matt Shaw | +7500 |
Odds as of September 18 at Sportsbook
NL Rookie of the Year Odds Favorite: Horton vs. Baldwin
Cade Horton has solidified himself as the betting favorite in the NL Rookie of the Year race at -270. The Cubs rookie has dazzled since his debut, flashing frontline starter potential with dominant outings down the stretch.
Drake Baldwin remains hot on his heels. The Braves catcher has been a steady contributor all season, and at +200, he’s very much in striking distance if Horton falters.
Caleb Durbin and Isaac Collins, both at +3000, are longer shots but add intrigue given their roles in playoff pushes. Matt Shaw is the biggest long shot on the board at +7500.
