Overview

• Chris Sale secured the NL Cy Young Award, marking his first win after leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts during a stellar season with the Atlanta Braves.
• Sale's victory comes after a challenging five-year recovery period following Tommy John surgery and multiple injuries, solidifying his Hall of Fame candidacy.
• Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers won the AL Cy Young Award unanimously, achieving the AL pitching Triple Crown with 18 wins, a 2.39 ERA, and 228 strikeouts.
• Skubal's journey included overcoming Tommy John surgery in college and a flexor tendon injury in 2022, showcasing his resilience and competitive spirit.
• Both pitchers' performances highlight their perseverance and dominance, with Skubal becoming the fifth Tigers pitcher to win the award and Sale reigniting his career at age 35.