Incredible: Parker Messick Named Finalist For AL Cy Young & Rookie of the Year Honors

It's hard to imagine the Cleveland Guardians would have had the season they did without Parker Messick. The left-handed rookie dealt all season long, finishing the 2026 campaign with a whopping 6.3 bWAR, 2.56 ERA and a 1.063 WHIP, all while striking out 193 total batters.

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