SP - Detroit Tigers
- Age 29
- Seattle
- Bats: R
- Throws: L
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- P #2
- Best / Worst
- #1 / #3
- ADP
- #7
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- SP
- ESPN
- SP
- CBS
- SP
Availability
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced on Wednesday that Tarik Skubal will be the team’s opening day starter.
Fantasy Impact
Skubal being named the opening day starter comes as no surprise, as he has won back-to-back Cy Young Awards and posted a career-best 2.21 ERA across 195.1 innings in 2025. The Tigers open the season on March 26 against the San Diego Padres.
Tarik Skubal has won his arbitration case and will make $32 million this year.
Fantasy Impact
This was a case many across the league had been interested in with Skubal coming off back-to-back Cy Young award winning seasons. His bet to go for the largest salary ever in the arbitration system ends up paying off. He will make $13 million more than the Tigers had argued.
Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers are likely heading to an arbitration hearing, according to multiple reports. The two sides are a whopping $13 million apart.
Fantasy Impact
The back-to-back Cy Young Award winner has put his arbitration number at $32 million, while the Tigers put their figure in at $19 million. If Skubal goes to a hearing and wins, it would be the largest salary for an arbitration-eligible player. Juan Soto currently holds the record at $31 million. It would also be the largest figure ever granted to a pitcher in arbitration as David Price's $19.75 million in 2015 is the current mark. If it goes to a hearing, the arbitrator can only select Skubal's figure or the Tigers' figure. It could be an interesting February for the two sides if they don't reach an agreement before then.
Tarik Skubal is not starting on Sunday against the Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact
Skubal won't take the mound with the Tigers having clinched a playoff berth. He will start Game 1 of the Wild Card series.
Tarik Skubal allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings in the Tigers’ 5-2 loss to the Guardians on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Skubal turned in his 21st quality start of the season, bringing his ERA to 2.21 with a 0.89 WHIP and 241 strikeouts across 195 1/3 innings. He’s been one of the most dominant and consistent arms in baseball, continuing to deliver elite production.
