Overview
- Former GM Jim Bowden reports Detroit is likely to explore trade offers for Tarik Skubal at the winter meetings.
- Radio host Jim Costa says Skubal and agent Scott Boras intend to reach free agency next year with no extension expected this offseason.
- Jon Heyman reports an estimated contract gap near $250 million between the Tigers and their Cy Young front-runner.
- Skubal is coming off a dominant 2025 season with a 2.21 ERA, 241 strikeouts and a 0.891 WHIP across 195 innings.
- Reaction and market interest are growing, with Dusty Baker criticizing Detroit’s stance and outlets noting clubs such as the Yankees would be interested at a likely premium prospect cost.