In late July, Paul Skenes was the overwhelming favorite for the National League Rookie of the Year, to the point that a Las Vegas sportsbook had to suspend betting on the award due to his odds being as short as -5,000. However, a month later, Skenes has experienced a dramatic shift as he now faces strong competition from San Diego's Jackson Merrill, who has leapt into the lead for the award with odds at -170.
The dynamics of Rookie of the Year odds shifted significantly after the All-Star Break, specifically influenced by the performance of Jacksonville Merrill. He has seen his stock rise dramatically from a 50-1 long shot in June to becoming the consensus favorite this week at ESPN BET. Merrill's batting average of .291, along with his 18 home runs and 71 RBIs, have contributed to the Padres' success, securing his position at the top of the odds board.
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