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Tigers' Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Get Update As Arbitration Hearing Looms

Tigers' Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Get Update As Arbitration Hearing Looms

Summary

The Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and the team did not agree on a salary, so they are headed for an arbitration hearing. The Tigers want to keep Skubal, but they are open to trading him if they receive a big enough offer. Skubal is still expected to play for the Tigers next season.

Key Facts

  • Tarik Skubal is a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
  • The Tigers and Skubal did not reach an agreement on his salary for next season.
  • The Tigers want to pay him $19 million, but Skubal wants $32 million.
  • Because they did not agree, the issue will go to an arbitration hearing.
  • Skubal has won the Cy Young Award twice, which is a top award for pitchers.
  • The Tigers might trade Skubal if they get a very good offer.
  • Skubal is still expected to play with the Tigers next season.

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