"Acquiring Skubal would give any team a new ace. However, since the Tigers need an "overwhelming" offer, it seems unlikely that any team would make a move this off-season. For the Toronto Blue Jays, it would mean giving up Trey Yesavage and a metric ton more. While Skubal is an ace, his impending free agency will make teams cautious to trade for him if they can just sign him next autumn."
"Skubal, drafted in the ninth round of the 2018 draft, is set to win his second consecutive American League Cy Young Award. Last season with the Tigers, the left-handed pitcher had a 2.21 ERA and 2.45 FIP in 195.1 innings pitched, posting a 32.2 K% and 4.4 BB%. His numbers improved from the 2024 season, as he had a 2.39 ERA and 2.49 FIP in 192 innings pitched in 2024."
Tarik Skubal could be the best pitcher available this offseason, either via trade or free agency. The Detroit Tigers will listen to offers but would require a completely overwhelming deal to trade him. A $250 million gap exists between Skubal's asking price and the Tigers' valuation. Skubal is expected to test free agency after the 2026 season. Acquiring Skubal would provide an immediate ace, but his impending free agency and the contract gap make teams cautious about trading for him now instead of pursuing him in free agency next autumn. Skubal posted a 2.21 ERA and 2.45 FIP in 195.1 innings with a 32.2% K and 4.4% BB. Freddy Peralta also appears unlikely to be moved this offseason as Milwaukee prefers to retain him.
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