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Tigers–Skubal Extension Stalls as Trade Possibility Grows, Mets Viewed as Suitor

Detroit’s latest reported offer is four years under $80 million, far below market estimates.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns speaks to the media before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on April 21, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Talks are described as far apart, with reports indicating Detroit could consider shopping Tarik Skubal this offseason if no progress is made.
  • Jon Heyman, as cited by amNewYork, reports the Tigers’ most recent proposal was four years and under $80 million, a figure portrayed as well below comparable ace-level deals such as Garrett Crochet’s six-year, $170 million contract.
  • Skubal is coming off another elite campaign with a 2.21 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP, and 241 strikeouts after winning the 2024 Cy Young Award.
  • He remains under team control through the 2026 season, which adds leverage for Detroit but complicates timing on any potential move.
  • Should he hit the market, the Mets are viewed as a key team to watch, with the suggestion that acquiring him would require parting with top prospects.