Overview

• Skubal is under team control through 2026 and would reach free agency afterward unless the sides agree to an extension.
• Asked about a trade or long-term deal, Harris offered no commitment and instead lauded Skubal’s value to the club, calling him the best pitcher in baseball.
• Skubal, a Scott Boras client, said he will not engage in offseason talks about his future and is slated to report to spring training on Feb. 11.
• The left-hander posted a 2.21 ERA with 241 strikeouts over 195⅓ innings in 2025 and is positioned to contend for a second straight AL Cy Young Award.
• Harris indicated owner Chris Ilitch would support necessary spending, while outside commentary continues to speculate about Boras steering Skubal to test free agency and the price required to keep him.