In the least surprising news of the season, the Baseball Writers’ Association of American named Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal as one of three finalists for the American League Cy Young award for 2024 on Monday. He is widely considered a lock to take the award over fellow finalists Seth Lugo, starter for the Kansas City Royals, and Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase.
Skubal finished his first full season since 2021 with 31 starts and 192 innings thrown. He posted a 2.39 ERA and a 2.49 FIP, both the best marks in the American League.