Trevor Bauer Wins NL Cy Young Award Wednesday
4 years agoCincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday over Cubs starter Yu Darvish and Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom. Bauer led the NL in ERA (1.73), ERA+ (276), WHIP (0.79), opponents' average (.159) and shutouts (two). The 29-year-old was second to only deGrom in strikeouts (100) and strikeouts per nine innings (12.3). Bauer finished strong as well, landing a 1.29 ERA in five September starts to fend of deGrom, who had won the award the previous two seasons. He also rejected the Reds $18.9 million qualifying offer, officially making him a free agent this winter. Especially after his Cy Young season, Bauer will be the most coveted free-agent arm on the open market, and he'll be a surefire fantasy ace no matter where he winds up.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony Castrovince
Source: MLB.com - Anthony Castrovince