On June 19, 2026, Josh Hart declared that New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler already deserves the American League Cy Young Award, saying it should be locked up “hands down.”
The comment was reported Friday, underscoring the high expectations surrounding Schlittler’s season and adding an early endorsement from a prominent New York sports figure.
The AL Cy Young is presented annually to the league’s best pitcher, and Hart’s statement suggests he believes Schlittler’s performance so far leaves little room for debate.
No official voting will take place until after the regular season ends, but Hart’s unsolicited support highlights the strong impression Schlittler has made in the first half of the campaign.
Source: New York Post
