There is a stark difference in the recent history of the American League Cy Young award and the National League one.
First, let’s check out the odds for this season’s winners at FanDuel Sportsbook as of May 5.
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American League Cy Young
Cam Schlittler: +230 (bet $10 to win $33 total)
Max Fried: +330 (bet $10 to win $43 total)
Dylan Cease: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)
Jose Soriano: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
Jacob deGrom: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)
Gavin Williams: +1900 (bet $10 to win $200 total)
National League Cy Young
Paul Skenes: +200 (bet $10 to win $30 total)
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
Chris Sale: +550 (bet $10 to win $65 total)
Cristopher Sanchez: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Shohei Ohtani: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)
Jacob Misiorowski: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Here is what to know about these two oddsboards:
AL Injuries: When the season began, Detroit’s Tarik Skubal was favored to win a third straight Cy Young. That’s how dominant he’s been. However, this week it was decided that he would have surgery to remove loose bodies in his throwing elbow, and he will now be sidelined for months, opening the door for a new winner. Atop the board is the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, who is 5-1 in eight starts with a 1.52 ERA, 53 strikeouts and a 0.87 WHIP. Just behind him? His teammate Max Fried, who is 4-1 in eight starts with a 2.39 ERA, 43 strikeouts and a 0.89 WHIP.
The NL Race: Paul Skenes took home the award last season, after leading all baseball in ERA, and he remains the favorite in the NL, after opening the year atop the oddsboard. Through seven starts, Pittsburgh’s Skenes hasn’t been completely dominant, sporting a 4-2 record and a 3.18 ERA with 39 Ks. Right in his rearview mirror is reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers’ ace is 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA and 40 Ks in seven starts.
