The MLB All-Star break is here, and it’s time to talk about the Cy Young Award odds for the 2024 season. Tarik Skubal and Zack Wheeler are the top favorites in the American and National Leagues, respectively. Skubal, pitching for the Detroit Tigers, has a 10-3 record with a 2.37 ERA and 132 strikeouts. Wheeler, on the other hand, has a 10-4 record with a 2.70 ERA and 126 strikeouts for the Philadelphia Phillies.
In the American League, Skubal leads the pack with odds of +110, followed by Corbin Burnes from the Baltimore Orioles at +250. Over in the National League, Wheeler tops the list at +150, with Chris Sale from the Atlanta Braves close behind at +160. Another rising star to watch out for is Paul Skenes from the Pittsburgh Pirates, who has seen a meteoric rise in the odds after an impressive start to the season.
While Skubal and Wheeler have been strong contenders throughout the season, the Cy Young races in both leagues are expected to be closely contested in the second half of the season. Burnes and Sale are hot on the heels of the favorites and could make a strong push for the award. Sale, in particular, has been a standout performer with 12 wins and a 2.74 ERA this season.
The biggest surprise of the season has been the emergence of Paul Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Skenes has quickly made a name for himself with a 6-0 record, a 1.90 ERA, and 89 strikeouts in just 11 starts. His odds have drastically shortened, and he is now considered a strong contender for the Cy Young Award.
It’s worth noting that only one rookie, Fernando Venezuela in 1981, has ever won the Cy Young Award. Skenes could be on track to make history if he continues his impressive performance throughout the season. The competition is heating up, and it will be exciting to see who comes out on top in the Cy Young race this year.
As the season progresses, keep an eye on the odds and follow your favorite players and teams on FOX Sports for the latest updates and news from Major League Baseball. The race for the Cy Young Award is far from over, and anything can happen in the second half of the season. Who will you be rooting for to win the Cy Young Award this year? Stay tuned to FOX Sports for all the latest developments in the world of baseball.
