Overview
- Jon Heyman reported the Tigers’ most recent extension proposal to Tarik Skubal was under $80 million over four years, a figure far below market comps and a sign of a wide negotiating gap.
- The Mets are widely cited as a leading potential suitor if Detroit entertains offers, with analysis suggesting a deal would require top prospects, including a mocked package of Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat, Ronny Mauricio and Jonathan Santucci.
- Skubal remains under team control through 2026 and just posted a 2.21 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP and 241 strikeouts, reinforcing his status as a Cy Young–caliber trade target.
- The Phillies face a pivotal decision on free agent Kyle Schwarber after a 56-homer season, with multiple outlets projecting offers in the $150–$160 million range and some predictions of a four-year return to Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia’s offseason calculus also includes J.T. Realmuto, Ranger Suárez and Harrison Bader, and some executives expect Realmuto to draw broader league interest even if his eventual contract is smaller than Schwarber’s.