AL Cy Young race comes into focus as two-man battle after Tarik Skubal is traded to Dodgers

The AL Cy Young Award race has shifted after Tarik Skubal was traded from the American League to the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him ineligible for the AL award he won in 2023. With Skubal out of contention, the race has narrowed to a two-man battle between Dylan Cease and Cam Schlittler, who are now considered the frontrunners. This marks the first time since 2023 that someone other than Skubal is set to win the AL Cy Young Award.