Shohei Ohtani Leads Dodgers' Cy Young Push as Skubal Stays with Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohanami (32) is being evaluated by U.S. sports media as a leading contender for the American League Cy Young Award. In 14 starts he has logged 85 2/3 innings with a 1.79 ERA, 10 strikeouts per nine innings and a low walk rate, posting a fWAR of 3.0 that ranks among the league’s best. Analysts note that while his innings total is lower than rivals, only four NL pitchers have a higher fWAR, and a sub‑1.00 ERA would be needed to win outright over strong competition such as Milwaukee’s Si Mizorowski.

Separately, reports indicate the Dodgers remain interested in Detroit Tigers left‑hander Tyrick Skubal, the back‑to‑back Cy Young winner. Skubal has told close contacts he wants to finish the season with Detroit, leaving any potential trade unlikely until after the season ends. The Tigers, who expect Skubal to enter free agency, could seek a high‑value return later, but his immediate intent keeps him with the Tigers for now.