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2026 Cy Young Odds: Skubal, Valdez Form Scary Duo in Detroit

Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case with the Detroit Tigers and will earn $32 million in 2026. The Tigers also ponied up for fellow left-hander Framber Valdez, with a three-year, $115-million contract.

Detroit now has the betting favorite to win the AL Cy Young and another pitcher considered a realistic contender. 

Meanwhile, the odds haven't shifted on the National League side of things, except for Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach dropping off the board after he was placed on the 60-day injured list with an elbow injury.

Let's look at the latest MLB odds for the 2026 MLB Cy Young races.

Odds to win AL Cy Young award 2026

Player
Tigers Tarik Skubal<<+350>>
Red Sox Garrett Crochet <<+425>>
Rangers Jacob deGrom<<+1300>>
Royals Cole Ragans<<+1300>>
Astros Hunter Brown<<+1300>>
Yankees Max Fried <<+1700>>
Mariners Bryan Woo<<+2000>>
Logan Gilbert<<+2000>>
Framber Valdez <<+2200>>
Guardians Gavin Williams<<+2500>>
Orioles Kyle Bradish<<+3000>>
Twins Joe Ryan<<+3000>>
Blue Jays Dylan Cease <<+3500>>
Ranger Suarez <<+3500>>
Carlos Rodon <<+4000>>
Trevor Rogers<<+4000>>
Kevin Gausman <<+4000>>
MacKenzie Gore <<+4000>>
Nathan Eovaldi<<+4000>>
George Kirby<<+4000>>
Angels Jose Soriano<<+4500>>
Bryce Miller<<+5000>>
Cam Schlittler<<+5000>>
Pablo Lopez<<+5000>>

Odds last updated on 2-12.

Odds to win NL Cy Young award 2026

Player
Pirates Paul Skenes<<+225>>
Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto<<+500>>
Phillies Cristopher Sanchez<<+1000>>
Braves Chris Sale <<+1400>>
Reds Hunter Greene <<+1400>>
Blake Snell<<+1500>>
Giants Logan Webb<<+2000>>
Phillies Zack Wheeler<<+2000>>
Spencer Strider <<+3000>>
Shohei Ohtani<<+3000>>
Brewers Brandon Woodruff<<+3000>>
Mets Freddy Peralta <<+3000>>
Jesus Luzardo <<+3000>>
Jacob Misiorowski<<+3000>>
Nolan McLean<<+3500>>
Tyler Glasnow<<+3500>>
Padres Michael King<<+4000>>
Nick Pivetta<<+4500>>
Nick Lodolo<<+4500>>
Marlins Eury Perez<<+4500>>
Mitch Keller<<+5000>>

Odds last updated on 2-12.


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Previous Cy Young Award winners

Here are the last 10 winners of the AL and NL Cy Young Award, with Detroit, Cleveland, Houston, Washington, and the New York Mets each leading the way with two. Overall, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have the most Cy Youngs all time (12), followed by the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves with eight and the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Mets with seven apiece.

Previous AL Cy Young winners

YearAmerican League Winner
2025Tigers Tarik Skubal
2024 Tarik Skubal
2023 Gerrit Cole
2022 Justin Verlander
2021 Robbie Ray
2020 Shane Bieber
2019 Justin Verlander
2018Rays Blake Snell
2017 Corey Kluber
2016 Rick Porcello

Previous NL Cy Young winners

YearNational League Winner
2025Pirates Paul Skenes
2024 Chris Sale
2023 Blake Snell
2022MarlinsSandy Alcantara
2021 Corbin Burnes
2020 Trevor Bauer
2019 Jacob deGrom
2018 Jacob deGrom 
2017Nationals Max Scherzer
2016 Max Scherzer

Pitchers with multiple Cy Young awards

Twenty-two pitchers have won multiple Cy Young Awards, led by Roger Clemens' seven trophies. Of those 22 winners, five are still active in the majors.

PitcherNumber of Cy Young Awards (Years)
Roger Clemens7 (1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004)
Randy Johnson5 (1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
Steve Carlton4 (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982
Greg Maddux4 (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)
Seven different pitchers3
12 different pitchers2


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