Bold Predictions: MLB Regular Season Award Winners

AL Cy Young: Zach Britton

65.1 IP, 2-1, 0.55 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 47/47 SV

There are some glamorous choices for people simply looking for a starter to win the AL Cy Young award. J.A. Happ and Rick Porcello have each eclipsed 20 wins. Justin Verlander has been straight dominant in a comeback season. Chris Sale has been dynamite in Chicago — not to mention his ridiculous jersey cutting stunt as a cherry on top.

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All of these, however, are backup plans. It takes an outlandishly tremendous season from a relief pitcher to claim an award generally dominated by starting pitchers, or guys who have a much broader body of work.

Zach Britton has had that season.

Perfect in save opportunities with an ERA you just do not see, the left-handed sinkerballer has had a season that outweighs what any AL starter has done.

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