Skubal's Limited WBC Role Amidst Vague Extension Talks

Detroit Tigers' two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have a limited World Baseball Classic role, making one 55-pitch start against Great Britain before rejoining the Tigers to prioritize health and season preparation. Owner Chris Ilitch offered vague comments on Skubal's impending free agency, deferring to GM Scott Harris, despite a reported $250 million gap in extension talks. Skubal, who recently won a record $32 million arbitration salary, is expected to command a massive free-agent deal after 2026.