Skubal, Tigers Await Arbitration Decision on $32M vs. $19M Salary

Tarik Skubal, the reigning Cy Young Award winner, and the Detroit Tigers have completed their salary arbitration hearing. Skubal is seeking $32 million, while the Tigers are offering $19 million. A decision on the dispute is anticipated to be announced on Thursday. The Tigers chose arbitration over meeting Skubal's $32M demand, raising questions about whether he will finish the season in Detroit. This hearing occurred on the same day the Tigers made a splash by signing Framber Valdez.