Misiorowski Wins Unanimous 2026 NL Cy Young

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was unanimously selected as the 2026 National League Cy Young Award winner, with Braves pitcher Chris Sale finishing third.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Baseball

Misiorowski Wins Unanimous 2026 NL Cy Young

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was unanimously named the 2026 National League Cy Young Award winner, announced Wednesday night. Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale finished third in the voting.

Why it matters

The unanimous selection marks the top individual pitching honor in the National League for the 2026 season. Sale's third-place finish reflects a strong season that also earned him a place among the league's most-recognized pitchers.

Sale went 14-9 with a 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 200 strikeouts over 162 2/3 innings across 29 starts. His 194 ERA+ measures his run prevention against the league average, but the ballot details for the top finishers are not included in the source data.

The players

Jacob Misiorowski

Misiorowski is a Milwaukee Brewers pitcher who was unanimously selected as the 2026 National League Cy Young Award winner.

Chris Sale

Sale is an Atlanta Braves pitcher and 10-time All-Star who won the Cy Young Award in 2024 and finished third in 2026 voting.

The details

Sale finished third in the voting after receiving 11 second-place votes. The award is decided by voters who rank pitchers, and this season's results placed Misiorowski first across the board.

2024 season: Sale won his first and only Cy Young Award.
2026 season: Misiorowski won the NL Cy Young; Sale finished third.
Wednesday night, November 11, 2026: The Cy Young Award winners were announced.

Season Trajectory

Sale's third-place finish follows his 2024 Cy Young Award and extends his run of strong seasons, with 2026 marking his ninth season receiving Cy Young votes. Misiorowski's unanimous win establishes a new leader in the National League pitching race.

Fantasy managers and league observers can track Misiorowski's and Sale's roster status heading into the 2027 season. Sale's contract includes an option for 2028, which affects the Braves' planning for their rotation.

The takeaway

Unanimous selections are rare in Cy Young voting, and Misiorowski's win signals a new leader in National League pitching. Readers following the league can watch how Sale's contract option and Misiorowski's development shape future seasons.