"Skubal decision expected: Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal went to an arbitration hearing with the Tigers yesterday, and a report from the Associated Press indicates that a decision on the matter is slated to be announced today. That decision will have substantial financial ramifications, not only for the Tigers and Skubal but for future high-end starting pitchers who go through the arbitration process."
"What's next for the Padres? The Padres have long been known to be hoping to find another bat and found one yesterday when they agreed to a $4MM deal with Miguel Andujar. The former Rookie of the Year runner-up is coming off his best season since that debut campaign; Andujar split the 2025 season between the A's and Reds, slashing .318/.352/.470 (125 wRC+) in a platoon-heavy role where he torched lefties and was a slight bit above average versus righties."
A decision in Tarik Skubal's arbitration hearing is expected today and will carry substantial financial ramifications for Skubal, the Tigers, and future high-end starting pitchers. A Tigers win would pay Skubal $19MM, below David Price's arbitration record, preserving team payroll flexibility; a Skubal win would cost the Tigers roughly $32MM and add about $13MM to payroll. The Padres signed Miguel Andujar for $4MM; he slashed .318/.352/.470 (125 wRC+) in 2025 and will likely serve as DH given defensive limitations. The Red Sox agreed with Isiah Kiner-Falefa, adding versatile infield defense amid questions at third and second.
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