Overview
- At the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, multiple executives told MLB.com they expect Detroit to hold Skubal this offseason, saying it would take an enormous offer to prompt a trade.
- The Mets are repeatedly identified as a leading suitor, and president David Stearns signaled openness to pursuing a top-of-the-rotation arm, citing the farm depth to deal from.
- Industry reporting continues to link the Mariners and Red Sox as potential bidders; Boston chatter includes speculative packages starting with prospect Payton Tolle and possibly Jarren Duran.
- Coverage reaffirms a widely cited $250 million gap between the Tigers and Skubal’s camp on a long-term deal, a divide that underpins Detroit’s trade-or-extend decision.
- Analysts note Detroit could wait and still fetch a comparable return later, with some warning a near-term trade would send a poor message to fans despite Skubal’s immense short-term value.