"Note: Players ranked by value for their new team if traded, not likelihood of being dealt. Predicted chance of getting traded: 10% The buzz: Despite several executives believing Skubal will move, the Tigers have shown no sign of deviating from their position that the back-to-back American League Cy Young winner will stay in Detroit. Though he's a free agent after 2026 and contract extension discussions have gone nowhere, Skubal is the Tigers' centerpiece player, and Detroit intends to contend again next season."
"The scouting report: After back-to-back AL Cy Young awards, Skubal is the best pitcher in the game, with Paul Skenes on his heels. Like most aces, Skubal tinkered to find an extra gear. Skubal's changeup was the best in baseball this past season by a significant margin. His usage of the pitch over the past five years went from 12% in 2021 to 15% in 2022 to 24% in 2023 to 27% in 2024 and 31% in 2025, his most-used pitch."
The winter meetings in Orlando coincide with active trade discussions and a ranked list of the top 25 potential trade candidates based on value to a new team. Some players on the list are unlikely to be dealt but remain part of trade conversations, and additional names could surface as the offseason continues. Tarik Skubal, a back-to-back American League Cy Young winner, is viewed by many executives as a potential trade piece but the Detroit Tigers consider him their centerpiece and plan to contend. Skubal's changeup usage increased from 12% in 2021 to 31% in 2025, and his velocity has risen in recent seasons. Skubal is a free agent after 2026 and extension talks have stalled, with a predicted 10% chance of being traded.
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