Cam Schlittler emerges as AL Cy Young and MVP candidate

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New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler has emerged as a leading candidate for both the American League Cy Young Award and the MVP award following a dominant 2026 season. Schlittler currently holds a 14-6 record with a 1.95 ERA, bolstered by a recent stretch where he posted a 1.00 ERA over his last seven starts.

While Schlittler is considered a front-runner for the Cy Young, his candidacy for the MVP award has sparked debate among analysts. Some, like Ken Rosenthal, argue that Houston’s Yordan Alvarez is the more obvious choice due to his offensive accomplishments, including a .310 average and 38 home runs. However, Yankees manager Aaron Boone and former pitcher David Cone have suggested that Schlittler’s historic pitching performance warrants MVP consideration, challenging the traditional split between offensive and pitching awards.

Schlittler’s recent performance has been particularly notable, including a six-inning scoreless outing against the Mets. He is expected to continue his campaign against the Arizona Diamondbacks as the regular season nears its conclusion.