Fried Leads AL Cy Young Pack, Ohtani Tops NL

With Tarik Skubal's arthroscopic elbow surgery and key rivals injured, Max Fried has emerged as the American League's favorite for the Cy Young award. Fried’s strong workload, leading MLB in innings and maintaining a six‑pitch mix that keeps hitters guessing, has him poised for a deep run. In the National League, Shohei Ohtani is the clear front‑runner, supported by a crowded field of talented pitchers whose performances will be closely watched as the season progresses. palladian.co.za