Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is leading the race for the National League Cy Young Award in 2026. Known as “The Miz,” Misiorowski has exceeded expectations this season. His strength has always been his elite velocity, but he has now honed both command and control.
In 2025, Misiorowski walked more than four batters per nine innings. This year, he reduced it to 2.26. His metrics improved significantly:
- 84 hits allowed over 155 innings
- 0.79 WHIP
- 227 strikeouts
- .154 opponent batting average
Misiorowski’s performance kept him from allowing more than three earned runs in 25 consecutive starts. This streak ended recently against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field where he gave up five runs in four innings. Despite this setback, such performances are uncommon for him.
His fastball velocity on the current outing matched his season average. Yet, four innings added to an already career-high total. In 2025, Misiorowski pitched 129.1 innings across minor and major leagues. With at least four remaining starts, he could reach 180 innings this year. The Brewers are secure in their postseason spot, creating a dilemma about his workload.
Former Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy expressed his views on MLB Now, saying, “They’ve got to skip him a start or two to get him feeling fresh again. Fresh, they can win the World Series if they leverage Misiorowski rightly.”
The Brewers have a strong chance of winning their first World Series, starting with a first-round bye and probable home-field advantage. Their lineup, featuring players like Jackson Chourio and Jake Bauers, has been solid. The starting rotation is deep, with Kyle Harrison and Logan Henderson offering tough contests in short series. The bullpen, including Trevor Megill and Abner Uribe, can shorten games effectively.
Misiorowski’s role is crucial for the Brewers’ championship aspirations. Few pitchers like him have shown consistent dominance in 2026. The Brewers need to decide whether to rest him now for future gains or allow him to proceed in his routine.
Ian Miller, a writer for OutKick, highlights the importance of these decisions, as they could determine World Series success.
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