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Misiorowski and Schlittler Top Midseason Cy Young Poll as Brewers Trim NL Ace’s Workload

MLB.com’s expert panel rates Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler as the leading choices and notes that Milwaukee’s shortened outings for Misiorowski could reshape the NL vote.

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Overview

  • MLB.com’s July 21 poll of 33 experts places Cam Schlittler as the clear American League favorite and Jacob Misiorowski as the National League favorite based on first-half performance and projections.
  • Misiorowski leads MLB in rate metrics such as ERA, FIP, strikeouts and fastball velocity, making him the frontrunner on dominance despite having fewer innings than some rivals.
  • Reports from July 21 describe the Brewers shortening Misiorowski’s recent starts and managing his workload during his return, a tactic that could reduce his total innings and influence voters who value volume.
  • Cristopher Sánchez, Chris Sale, Zack Wheeler and Chase Burns remain viable NL contenders because Sánchez and others offer higher innings and season-long durability that counter Misiorowski’s per-start supremacy.
  • Zack Wheeler has returned from thoracic outlet surgery and is pitching at an elite level, and his recent comment that he might postpone a planned 2027 retirement adds a personal storyline that could affect his profile in late-season award discussion.