Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler won the 2026 American League Cy Young Award unanimously, becoming the youngest Yankee to earn the honor since the award’s early years. His league-leading performance helped New York reach the postseason despite Aaron Judge missing nearly 100 games.

By the Numbers
  • Schlittler received all 30 first-place votes and 210 points.
  • He led the AL with a 7.0 WAR and a 215 ERA+, a Yankees franchise record.
  • His 2.56 FIP tied for the league lead; his 31.4% strikeout rate ranked second.
  • New York won 93 games and advanced to the ALDS.
Yes, But

Schlittler’s award ends Tarik Skubal’s two-year run as AL Cy Young winner. Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease finished second, with Guardians rookie Parker Messick third.

Bottom Line

At 25, Schlittler has already delivered a record-setting season and become a cornerstone of the Yankees’ rotation, with room to build on his breakthrough.