Cam Schlittler wins American League Cy Young Award in second MLB season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 12:36 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner for 2026. The announcement was made on November 11 by the Baseball Writers Association of America, as Schlittler outperformed competitors Dylan Cease and Parker Messick. This achievement marks a significant progression for Schlittler, who posted an impressive 1.95 ERA and led AL pitchers with a WAR of 7.0. His performance contributed to the Yankees finishing the season with 93 wins and advancing to the ALDS, despite the absence of Aaron Judge for nearly 100 games. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Schlittler's growth and work ethic, calling the award richly deserved.
- •Schlittler's ERA was 1.95 and WHIP was.92 for the season.
- •He struck out 239 batters over 193.2 innings pitched.
- •The Yankees finished with the AL's top run differential this season.
- •Schlittler was a unanimous selection for the Cy Young award.
- •He is the seventh Yankee to win the award.
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
- 12:21 AMCBS MLB — Cam Schlittler named American League Cy Young winner: Yankees ace wins in just second MLB season
"The emphatic rise of a new ace in the Bronx is capped off with the ultimate pitching honor.
"Schlittler beat out Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease and Guardians rookie Parker Messick
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 12:36 AMCam Schlittler unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
The emphatic rise of a new ace in the Bronx is capped off with the ultimate pitching honor.
- CBS MLBNov 12, 2026, 12:21 AMCam Schlittler named American League Cy Young winner: Yankees ace wins in just second MLB season
Schlittler beat out Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease and Guardians rookie Parker Messick
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