Viola: 1989 Mets were 7 GB & missed the playoffs Cone: big down the stretch, 1995 Yankees needed every game to get in Sabathia: one of the most legendary runs ever & 2008 Brewers ended a 28-year playoff drought by 1 game Lee: great, 2009 Phillies lost in WS Verlander: very good, Astros lost ALCS
Sarah LangsReigning Cy Young winners to be traded in-season: 2026: Tarik Skubal (DET to LAD) 2023: Justin Verlander (NYM to HOU) 2009: Cliff Lee (CLE to PHI) 2008: CC Sabathia (CLE to MIL) 1995: David Cone (TOR to NYY) (traded KC to TOR offseason he won) 1989: Frank Viola (MIN to NYM)