Max Fried Eyes Cy Young as AL Pitching Landscape Shifts

With Tarik Skubal sidelined for an indefinite period and other top AL arms injured, Max Fried has surged to the top of the Cy Young conversation. Fried, who finished fourth in last year’s voting, has led MLB in innings pitched and delivered six quality starts in eight outings, showcasing a balanced six‑pitch mix that keeps hitters guessing. His reliability and high workload position him as the most viable American League candidate in a chaotic, unpredictable race. syntagm.co.za