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Tigers Boost Pitching Staff with Valdez, Skubal Win

2/10/2026

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  • Detroit Tigers prioritized pitching by signing Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million deal.
  • Tarik Skubal, the Tigers' pitcher and Cy Young winner, won arbitration for a $32 million salary.
  • The Tigers signed 28-year-old Konnor Pilkington to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invite to spring training.
  • Pilkington has limited major league experience and posted a 5.91 ERA in Triple-A last season, aiming to win a spot on Tigers' staff.