Schlittler Named Finalist for AL Cy Young
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is one of three American League finalists for the 2026 Cy Young Award.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Baseball
Cam Schlittler was named one of the Baseball Writers' Association of America's three finalists for the 2026 American League Cy Young Award on Monday. He joins Dylan Cease of the Blue Jays and Parker Messick of the Guardians as finalists.
Why it matters
Schlittler's finalist selection recognizes a first full Major League season in which he led the American League in several key pitching metrics. The award is voted on by the BBWAA, making the finalist designation a formal honor among the league's top pitchers.
Schlittler posted a 1.95 ERA with 6.2 WAR and a .244 opponent on-base percentage, all leading the American League, across 193 2/3 innings with 239 strikeouts and 49 walks. The winner is not yet known and will be announced November 11 on MLB Network.
The players
Cam Schlittler
Cam Schlittler is a New York Yankees right-handed pitcher who posted a 1.95 ERA in his first full Major League season.
Baseball Writers' Association of America
The Baseball Writers' Association of America is the organization of sportswriters that votes on major MLB annual awards, including the Cy Young Award.
The details
Schlittler went 8-2 with a 1.16 ERA on the road in 17 starts and permitted one run or fewer in a Major League-best 21 starts. His 1.95 ERA ranks as the third lowest by a qualified Yankees pitcher in franchise history.
Timeline
June 19: Schlittler struck out 13 Reds batters at Yankee Stadium.
Monday: The BBWAA announced Schlittler as one of three AL Cy Young finalists.
November 11: The AL Cy Young Award winner will be announced on MLB Network.
Season Trajectory
Schlittler's finalist selection places him among the top American League pitchers of the 2026 season, alongside Dylan Cease and Parker Messick. His 1.95 ERA ranks third-lowest by a qualified Yankees pitcher in franchise history.
Schlittler's finalist status is a notable achievement for fantasy baseball managers tracking AL pitching leaders in 2026. The award winner announcement on November 11 will confirm which of the three finalists earns the honor.
The takeaway
Schlittler's combination of strikeout production, low walk rate, and minimal run allowance across 21 scoreless-leaning starts marks a breakout first full season. Readers following the AL Cy Young race can track the November 11 announcement for the final result.
What happens next
The AL Cy Young Award winner will be announced November 11 on MLB Network.
Further reading
Explore more Baseball coverage for context on the season's top pitchers.
