Max Fried Eyes Cy Young Lead as Injuries Stall Rivals

After Tarik Skubal’s season‑ending elbow surgery, the AL Cy Young race opened up. Fried, who finished fourth last season, has posted the league’s highest innings total and a 6‑pitch mix that keeps hitters off balance. With Skubal, Garrett Crochet, and Hunter Brown on the injured list, Fried’s workload and run‑prevention make him a front‑runner. He is poised to capitalize on the injuries and possibly become the first Yankee to win the award. saltysenoritaaz.org