Overview
- No extension or trade has been announced for the Cy Young winner, who remains under team control through 2026.
- Multiple reports frame New York as the likeliest landing spot if Detroit listens, with one executive suggesting Francisco Alvarez could headline a return.
- Coverage cites a reported negotiating divide approaching $250 million, with Skubal linked to a potential $300–$400 million free‑agent valuation.
- Speculative packages also surfaced for other clubs, including the Phillies (Andrew Painter), Blue Jays (young arms such as Trey Yesavage), and Orioles (MLB pieces like Colton Cowser or Coby Mayo plus prospects).
- Analysts disagree on the odds of a winter deal, with MLB Trade Rumors estimating a range from 0.25% to as high as 5–10% that Detroit moves its ace this offseason.