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Skubal Seeks Record $32M Arbitration Amid MLB Salary Debate

2/2/2026

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Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers pitcher, seeks $32 million for 2026 in a February 2, 2026 hearing in Arizona.
The Tigers filed for $19 million, a $13 million gap—the largest in MLB arbitration history.
If granted, Skubal's $32 million would set a new MLB arbitration record.
Ruling could influence salaries as the MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement expires soon.
Scott Boras, Tarik Skubal's agent, remains open to discussions before the hearing.

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Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers pitcher, seeks $32 million for 2026 in a February 2, 2026 hearing in Arizona.
The Tigers filed for $19 million, a $13 million gap—the largest in MLB arbitration history.
If granted, Skubal's $32 million would set a new MLB arbitration record.
Ruling could influence salaries as the MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement expires soon.
Scott Boras, Tarik Skubal's agent, remains open to discussions before the hearing.