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Cy Young Winner Skubal Nears Free Agency, Tigers Hesitant to Extend
2 Aug
Summary
- Tarik Skubal, 2024 AL Cy Young winner, set to become free agent after 2026 season
- Tigers not expected to sign Skubal to contract extension before current deal expires
- Skubal's agent is Scott Boras, known for taking clients to free agency
As of August 2, 2025, Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal is facing an uncertain future with the team. Skubal, who won the 2024 American League Cy Young Award, is scheduled to become a free agent for the first time after the 2026 season, meaning the Tigers have him under contract for two more potential playoff runs in 2025 and 2026.
However, the Tigers are not expected to sign Skubal to a long-term contract extension before his current deal expires. Skubal's agent is Scott Boras, one of baseball's most powerful agents, who is known for taking his clients to free agency and securing them the most lucrative deals.
Skubal, who will turn 30 years old in November 2026, has not had any major health issues since returning from flexor tendon surgery in July 2023. He is the favorite to repeat as the Cy Young winner this season, having led the AL in wins, ERA, and strikeouts in 2024.
Despite Skubal's dominance on the mound, the Tigers' president of baseball operations, Scott Harris, has maintained that he will not comment on any future contract negotiations until they are officially announced.
