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Skubal, Crochet and Brown Named AL Cy Young Finalists as Astros Gain Bonus Draft Pick

Brown’s top-three finish already guarantees Houston an extra 2026 draft pick under MLB’s Prospect Promotion Incentive.

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Garrett Crochet was a force in his first season with Boston.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Garrett Crochet #35 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning of game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Overview

  • MLB named Garrett Crochet, Hunter Brown and Tarik Skubal as 2025 AL Cy Young finalists, with winners to be announced Nov. 12 on MLB Network.
  • Brown’s top-three placement triggers the CBA’s Prospect Promotion Incentive, awarding Houston an extra pick after the first round of the 2026 draft.
  • The 27-year-old posted a 2.43 ERA with 206 strikeouts over 185 innings and remained PPI-eligible after retaining rookie status into 2023.
  • Detroit’s Skubal, the reigning winner, led qualified AL starters in ERA (2.21) and WHIP (0.89) with 241 strikeouts over 195⅓ innings.
  • Boston’s Crochet went 18-5 with a 2.59 ERA, leading the AL in innings (205.1) and MLB in strikeouts (255).