Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani faces challenges in NL Cy Young race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is having a standout season but faces significant hurdles in his bid for the NL Cy Young award. With just 61 innings pitched, he lags behind his competitors like Cristopher Sanchez, who leads with 86.1 innings, despite holding an impressive 0.74 ERA. Analysts suggest the differences in innings could hinder his chances unless other frontrunners struggle as the season progresses. Current trends indicate that Ohtani's path to the award remains unlikely unless his top rivals falter.
- •Ohtani has thrown 61 innings this season.
- •Sanchez currently leads with 86.1 innings pitched.
- •Ohtani possesses a 0.74 ERA, among the best in the league.
- •Analysts stress that innings count could hinder Cy Young chances.
- •Other contenders include Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Why Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is going to have a tough time winning NL Cy Young award
"The Dodgers superstar won't have an easy time winning this coveted award.
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