David Price, Toronto Blue Jays: 15-5, 2.46 ERA
Probably the most controversial Cy Young contender, can Price overcome the odds and win the AL Cy Young award? It’s extremely doubtful, but he does have a legitimate shot.
After being acquired from the Tigers at the 2015 trade deadline, Price has been unstoppable for the AL East leaders posting a 6-1 record and a 2.28 ERA.
There has been great debate if Price should be a Cy Young contender given he pitched for two teams in 2015, but isn’t that even more of a reason why he should win the Cy Young award? One could make the argument that Price was even more dominant for the struggling Tigers this season posting a 2.53 ERA and 138 strikeouts in 146 innings pitched.
Seeing as the 2012 Cy Young winner is on “loan” to the Blue Jays as they prepare to enter the playoffs for the first time since 1993, when they won the World Series, Price has pitched like an unstoppable ace. Given his low loss record, 203 strike outs (most between Keuchel and Gray) and the fact that he will have the opportunity to pitch in October, look for Price to surprise the AL and win the 2015 Cy Young award.