Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler Win 2026 Cy Young Awards

Historic National League Honor for Misiorowski

Jacob Misiorowski of the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. The 24 year old received all 30 first place votes for the honor. Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies finished second in the voting, while Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves finished third.

Misiorowski went 16-5 with a 1.80 ERA, a 0.80 WHIP, and 252 strikeouts in 30 starts across 174 2/3 innings. He led the entire major leagues in ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts. His performance helped the Brewers win an MLB best 103 games during the regular season.

He is the first pitcher since Randy Johnson in 2001 to win the Cy Young Award and the World Series in the same season. He is also the fourth pitcher in Brewers franchise history to earn the award. His fastball averaged 100.6 mph during the season. In June, he threw a pitch at 105.5 mph, setting a record for the fastest pitch thrown by a starting pitcher in the Statcast Era.

Schlittler Sweeps American League Voting

New York Yankees starter Cam Schlittler captured the American League Cy Young Award unanimously. The 25 year old right hander took all 30 first place votes, with Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays finishing second and Parker Messick of the Cleveland Guardians in third place.

Schlittler finished 14-6 with a 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts in 193 2/3 innings over 33 starts. He led the American League in ERA, fWAR at 6.2, and ERA+ at 215. He was especially effective away from home, recording a 1.16 ERA in 17 road starts.

He became the seventh Yankee to win the award and the first since Gerrit Cole in 2023. Yankees manager Aaron Boone offered strong praise for Schlittler after the announcement. Boone stated that Cam had as dominant a season as a starting pitcher can have from start to finish. Boone added that his success is no accident and that he has a tireless appetite for hard work.

Inaugural Reliever Awards Handed Out

The Baseball Writers Association of America also presented its inaugural Reliever of the Year awards. San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller won the National League honor unanimously. Miller posted a 1.67 ERA with 38 saves and 129 strikeouts in 70 innings across 66 appearances. His 129 strikeouts led all relievers in baseball, and his fastball averaged 101.4 mph.

In the American League, Toronto Blue Jays closer Louis Varland won the award. Varland collected 16 of the 30 first place votes after recording 35 saves in 71 appearances. The right hander recorded a 1.27 ERA across 78 innings, which was the lowest ERA among qualified relievers in the major leagues.