Overview
- Skubal accepted his second consecutive American League Cy Young Award on Saturday, delivering the line "same time next year" to manager A.J. Hinch and nodding to a three-peat superstition.
- Video of the remarks was posted by reporter Brad Galli, capturing Skubal’s public declaration to pursue a third straight award.
- The left-hander led the AL in 2025 with a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts, then posted a 1.74 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 20.2 postseason innings.
- Reports note he enters his final year before free agency, raising questions about a long-term deal in Detroit or a potential trade if no agreement is reached.
- Coverage also indicates he is expected to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic alongside other top arms.