Tarik Skubal’s potential final season with the Detroit Tigers began poorly as the two sides could not agree on a salary for 2026 before the arbitration deadline. Skubal seeks a record $32 million, while the Tigers have offered $19 million, marking a $13 million gap—the largest in arbitration history. A hearing is set between January 26 and February 13, where a panel will decide between the two figures. Skubal’s performance, including back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards, strengthens his case for a higher salary.
