Overview

• Detroit’s baseball chief praised Skubal as “a Tiger” and lauded his back‑to‑back Cy Young candidacy while refusing to address trade scenarios.
• The 28‑year‑old left‑hander posted a 2.21 ERA with 241 strikeouts in 2025 and has been central to the Tigers’ postseason pushes the past two years.
• Skubal is under team control through 2026 after a $10.15 million deal to avoid arbitration, and local reporting has floated the possibility of a record contract if he reaches the market.
• Coverage frames Detroit’s offseason choice as extend their ace, keep him for a 2026 run, or explore a trade to maximize value before free agency, a debate MLB Trade Rumors spotlighted in a reader poll.
• Reported interest centers on high‑spending teams such as the Mets, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Mariners, with one analyst specifically predicting Toronto will prioritize a pursuit if he becomes available.