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Ex-Tiger Tarik Skubal’s Next Move Could Make History

The Detroit Tigers have to sit at home and watch the MLB postseason, as they failed to advance beyond the regular season for the first time since 2023. And one of the moves made by president of baseball operations Scott…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:44 AM
Ex-Tiger Tarik Skubal’s Next Move Could Make History
Key Things to Know
  • Tarik Skubal's upcoming free-agent contract could reach or exceed a historic $400 million, according to baseball insiders.
  • Skubal is set to become an unrestricted free agent after being acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers via trade.
  • Jim Duquette cited the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets as the two clubs most capable of signing Skubal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal could make history in free agency, with industry insiders projecting his next contract could reach or exceed $400 million. Skubal, who was traded from the Detroit Tigers earlier in the 2026 season, is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the campaign.

Former New York Mets general manager Jim Duquette highlighted the Dodgers and Mets as top contenders capable of offering a $400 million deal. Meanwhile, ESPN insider Jeff Passan suggested Skubal could double Stephen Strasburg's record $245 million deal for a pitcher aged 30 or older, while Tigers president Scott Harris confirmed he has no regrets about trading the ace.

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