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Tigers Defer Tarik Skubal Extension Talk as Playoffs Take Priority

Ilitch said the club will concentrate on the playoff run, leaving the timing and scope of any talks for after October.

Detroit Tigers team owner Chris Ilitch, center, next to president for baseball operations Scott Harris celebrates 6-3 win over Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of AL wild-card series at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
Sep 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Owner Christopher Ilitch declined to engage on a Tarik Skubal extension, saying the organization is focused on the game in front of it during the postseason.
  • Detroit advanced to the ALDS after Skubal struck out 14 in his Game 1 start, tying the franchise record for a postseason starter.
  • Skubal posted a 2.21 ERA with 241 strikeouts over 195⅓ innings in 2025 and is regarded as the favorite for a second straight CyCy Young Award.
  • Coverage conflicts on when Skubal reaches free agency, with one report saying this winter and the Detroit Free Press reporting after the 2026 season.
  • Skubal avoided arbitration on a one-year, $10.5 million deal earlier in 2025, underscoring how sharply his market value has risen.