"Skubal, the ace for the Detroit Tigers and a two-time Cy Young award winner, will be making $32 million next season, his final season of team control before hitting the open market. With his new deal, Skubal's salary is finally set for the coming season, and the Tigers can make their final financial calculations and see what their salary sheet looks like."
"According to Sportico, their payroll is set to reach $210 million in 2026, up from $145 million in the 2025 season. The team's costs are increasing, while their local TV revenue has taken a hit after they cut their regional TV deal. They were set to make more than $50 million, but it looks like it will be cut by 25-50%."
"Since the Dodgers are facing a massive luxury tax hit of 110% on any player added this season, Skubal would cost upwards of $60 million to the team, while also potentially adding more costs with a contract extension as well. Additionally, a deal for an ace of that caliber would take a massive haul of prospects, draining the Dodgers of resources for another move."
The Los Angeles Dodgers were leading contenders for Tarik Skubal, offering top prospects, but his arbitration win changed trade dynamics. Skubal will earn $32 million in his final controlled season, allowing Detroit to finalize payroll planning. The Tigers added Framber Valdez to pair with Skubal, driving payroll toward $210 million in 2026 while local TV revenue fell after a regional deal cut, reducing expected income by roughly 25–50%. Rising costs make a preseason trade unlikely, keeping Skubal in Detroit. The Dodgers face a 110% luxury-tax penalty that would push Skubal's cost above $60 million and require a large prospect haul, prompting a potential pivot to other targets.
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