As the MLB season unfolds, Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates) stands out as the favorite for the National League Cy Young award, currently priced at +350. After a challenging opening day against the New York Mets, where he allowed five earned runs in just 0.2 innings, Skenes rebounded with two strong performances against the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres, accumulating 11 1/3 innings with only two earned runs and 11 strikeouts. His ERA, currently at 5.25, is expected to decline significantly as the season progresses.

On the other hand, Mason Miller (San Diego Padres) is gaining attention as a long shot candidate with odds of +3500. Miller has not allowed a run in 28 2/3 innings, the longest scoreless streak in MLB this season, and boasts an impressive 79.2% strikeout rate. If he maintains this performance, he could become the first reliever to win the Cy Young award since Eric Gagne in 2003, who had a historic season with a 1.20 ERA and converted all his save opportunities. Both players represent intriguing options for bettors as the season continues.