Key Highlights
- That’s because Skubal’s future in navy and orange looks increasingly hazy. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA healthy 2026 from Skubal would nearly guarantee a record-breaking contract, regardless of how a work stoppage would impact the sport entering 2027.
- Skubal’s agent, Scott Boras, generally advises his top clients to avoid extensions in order to test free agency.
- And while Skubal could return to the Motor City via the open market, that outcome feels improbable considering the financial might of the teams in New York and Los Angeles. And so the Tigers — coming off a bizarre season in which they bungled a division lead in historic fashion and then were a swing away from reaching the ALCS — face a fascinating and complex situation with the best pitcher on the planet. But as it pertains to this offseason, one thing is abundantly clear: The Tigers cannot afford any half-measures. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPresident of baseball operations Scott Harris must act aggressively to try to build a legitimate World Series contender for what might well be Skubal’s final year with the team.
- Detroit should add significant pieces to supercharge what is already a very balanced and talented roster.
- Players such as Skubal do not come around often, meaning Harris and Co.