Overview
- President of baseball operations Scott Harris said the Tigers have no untouchables and will listen to opportunities on Skubal.
- Agent Scott Boras reiterated he is prepared to hear extension proposals without setting a cutoff for negotiations.
- Skubal enters his final year of team control in 2026 after winning back-to-back Cy Young Awards and posting a 2.21 ERA with 241 strikeouts in 2025.
- Manager A.J. Hinch declined to engage in departure scenarios and emphasized planning for Skubal to pitch for Detroit.
- Rival clubs are awaiting clarity because making Skubal available could reshape an offseason short on rotation-changing free agents.