Overview
- General manager Jeff Greenberg told the Detroit Free Press that Skubal’s weekend in Michigan was simply to enjoy the local sports scene, not to finalize a new deal.
- The back-to-back AL Cy Young winner took in games at Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, and Ford Field, reinforcing his popularity with Detroit fans.
- Skubal enters the final year of his contract for 2026 without an extension and, as a Scott Boras client, is widely expected by analysts to explore free agency.
- Trade speculation intensified after president of baseball operations Scott Harris said no player was off-limits, with buzz linking the Dodgers and Mets as potential suitors.
- Opinion pieces diverge on Detroit’s path: Newsweek predicts the Tigers keep Skubal and pursue a massive offer near $300 million, while others doubt ownership will approach $400 million and view a trade as plausible.