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Tarik Skubal pitching intensely with overlaid $32M vs $19M arbitration figures, illustrating record salary dispute for 2026 season.
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Tarik Skubal and Tigers exchange arbitration figures for 2026

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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, the two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner, filed for a record $32 million in salary arbitration for the 2026 season, while the Tigers countered with $19 million. This $13 million gap marks the largest in arbitration history. The filing came after the two sides failed to agree before Thursday's deadline, setting up a potential hearing.

Following last week's exchange of record arbitration figures—a $13 million gap with Tarik Skubal seeking $32 million and the Tigers filing $19 million—the dispute highlights rarely invoked collective-bargaining agreement provisions. Skubal's back-to-back Cy Young Awards could set new norms for pitchers in their final arbitration year.

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The Tampa Bay Rays bolstered their outfield depth by trading for Justyn-Henry Malloy from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The 25-year-old right-handed hitter adds balance to a group dominated by lefties. Malloy had been designated for assignment by Detroit earlier this month.

Following initial rumors at the MLB Winter Meetings, a trade of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is now deemed 'likely.' President Scott Harris reiterated no untouchables on the roster in a post-meetings interview, fueling talks with the Dodgers and Mets amid a wide contract gap.

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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal became a focal point at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, with reports suggesting a trade is likely due to his impending free agency. The two-time Cy Young winner has one year left of team control, and the Tigers face decisions on whether to trade him or retain him for a potential 2026 contention push. While some insiders predict a deal with teams like the Dodgers or Mets, others believe no team will meet Detroit's high asking price.

Kevin McGonigle, the Detroit Tigers' top infield prospect, has been named the 2025 Arizona Fall League MVP. The No. 2 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's Top 100 slashed .362/.500/.710 over 19 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions. His performance earned him the Joe Black MVP Award, joining past winners like Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant.

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Trade rumors surround Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who enters his walk year after winning his second straight American League Cy Young Award. The 29-year-old left-hander's future beyond 2025 remains uncertain, with the Tigers focusing on the present. CBS Sports identifies five teams best equipped to offer a blockbuster deal.

 

 

 

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