Detroit Tigers
Tarik Skubal considers second start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
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Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers' ace and back-to-back AL Cy Young winner, is rethinking his plan to make just one start in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after his debut for Team USA. The 29-year-old pitcher impressed in a 9-1 victory over Great Britain, allowing one run in three innings. He plans to decide in the next few days after discussions with his team, agent, and family.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that 21-year-old shortstop Kevin McGonigle has made their 2026 Opening Day roster. The MLB Pipeline No. 2 prospect will debut Thursday in the team's season opener in San Diego at 4:10 p.m. ET. Manager A.J. Hinch said McGonigle will play shortstop and third base.
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As Detroit Tigers Spring Training nears its end in Lakeland, Florida, top prospect Kevin McGonigle continues to impress with standout defensive plays and solid plate discipline. Manager A.J. Hinch has praised his quick learning and attention to detail, amid ongoing roster decisions. The team heads to Arizona next, with final cuts pending.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with left-hander Framber Valdez, pairing him with Tarik Skubal to form what projections deem the best 1-2 starting rotation punch in baseball for 2026. This move comes after a disappointing postseason exit last October and aims to elevate the team's expectations. FanGraphs' depth chart projects the duo to combine for 9.9 fWAR, the highest among all rotations.
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Fresh off ace Tarik Skubal's arbitration victory securing a record $32 million salary for 2026—following the team's signing of Framber Valdez—the Detroit Tigers must chart their strategy. With Skubal entering his final contracted year, questions swirl about pursuing a championship now or building for later.
MLB.com writer Anthony Castrovince has released his way-too-early predictions for the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards, avoiding repeats and obvious favorites. Among the picks, Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle is tabbed for American League Rookie of the Year, while former Tiger Don Kelly earns a nod for National League Manager of the Year with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Building on trade rumors from the MLB Winter Meetings, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal validated pre-season forecasts by MLB.com analysts in 2025, leading the AL in ERA (2.21) and winning his second straight Cy Young Award. With 2026 as his final year under team control, the Tigers must weigh extension, trade, or contention plans.
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