Summary
Tarik Skubal, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, has decided not to continue playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. He plans to return to his team's training camp in Florida, especially with his free agency coming up soon.
Key Facts
- Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
- Skubal worked out with Team USA on Sunday and was undecided then.
- By Monday, he chose to leave Team USA after that night's game.
- Skubal is a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner.
- He decided to focus on his regular routine with the Detroit Tigers.
- Skubal's free agency is approaching, with potential earnings over $400 million.
- He pitched three innings against Great Britain, allowing one run and striking out five.
- Skubal will return to the Tigers' spring training camp in Lakeland, Florida.
