The Tigers are open to offers for their star left-handed pitcher, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles leading the pursuit. According to Nightengale, “The Detroit Tigers are in discussions with the Baltimore Orioles and Dodgers regarding Skubal.”
It’s possible the Tigers are assessing Skubal’s market value and seeing if any offers are too good to refuse. However, if he were to be made available, the 27-year-old would instantly become the top player on the market.
In 19 starts this season, Skubal has a 10-3 record with a 2.41 ERA, a 0.88 WHIP, and 140 strikeouts against 21 walks in 116 innings. Among qualified MLB pitchers, he ranks second in ERA, second in WHIP, fifth in strikeouts, third in FIP (2.57), first in WAR (4.5), and fifth in fWAR (3.4). He has been dominant and is the current frontrunner for the American League Cy Young Award.
Skubal is earning $2.65 million this season and is under team control through 2026, though he is expected to receive a significant raise in arbitration. Nevertheless, he is a top-tier starting pitcher in a market with limited availability.
