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Paul Skenes Unanimous for NL Cy Young as Yoshinobu Yamamoto Finishes Third

All 30 BBWAA voters placed the 23-year-old right-hander first, with Tarik Skubal repeating in the American League.

Overview

  • The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced the 2025 Cy Young Award results on November 12.
  • Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes received all 30 first-place votes to win his first NL Cy Young.
  • Skenes posted a 1.97 ERA and 216 strikeouts, leading MLB in both categories despite a 10–10 record.
  • Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a finalist, finished third after a 12–8 season with a 2.49 ERA and 201 strikeouts, including 16 third-place votes.
  • In the AL, Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal earned the award for a second straight year.