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Will Shohei Ohtani win the Cy Young Award in the 2026 MLB season?
A sports prediction on Ohtani's return to pitching dominance after his 2025 MVP season as a designated hitter.
37 total votes
Analysis
Ohtani's Pitching Return: Cy Young in 2026?
After winning the MVP in 2025 solely as a hitter, Shohei Ohtani plans to return to the mound as a starting pitcher for the Dodgers in 2026. This prediction asks if he will win the Cy Young Award (best pitcher) in his first full season back from his second elbow surgery.
The Workload Management
The majority 'No' vote reflects the caution surrounding his return. While Ohtani is a talent capable of winning, the Dodgers are expected to manage his innings strictly to preserve his health for the postseason and his hitting value. Winning a Cy Young typically requires a volume of innings and starts that Ohtani may not be permitted to reach in his first year back on the bump.