Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesTarik Skubal dominated in 2025, posting ace-level ratios while maintaining elite strikeout and walk rates across a full workload (195 IP). His 2026 projections remain optimistic, forecasting another sub-3 ERA with a strong WHIP and strikeout volume. The sustainability is supported by stable velocity, plus command, and one of the league's best swinging-strike profiles. Skubal enters 2026 as a true fantasy ace and a reliable anchor for managers prioritizing pitching early.
Player News
View More NewsTarik Skubal named Tigers opening day starter
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.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | #7 | #1 | #22 | 20 |
| Rest of Season | - | - | - | - |
| Dynasty | #12 | #8 | #15 | 3 |
ECR vs ADP
| G | GS | W | L | SV | BS | HD | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191.6 | 146 | 55 | 18 | 39 | 231 | 2.59 | 0.97 |
Stats
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| Season | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | BB% | K | K% | ERA | WHIP | ||||||
| 2023 | DET | 15 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 80.1 | 58 | 28 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 4.52 | 102 | 32.90 | 2.80 | 0.90 | ||||||
| 2024 | DET | 31 | 31 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 192 | 142 | 54 | 51 | 15 | 35 | 4.65 | 228 | 30.28 | 2.39 | 0.92 | ||||||
| 2025 | DET | 31 | 31 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 195.1 | 141 | 55 | 48 | 18 | 33 | 4.41 | 241 | 32.22 | 2.21 | 0.89 | ||||||
History
Game Log
View More Games| Game | OPP | Score | DEC | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 23 | @ CLE | - | L | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1.50 | 1.17 |
| Thu, Sep 18 | vs. CLE | - | - | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Fri, Sep 12 | @ MIA | - | L | 3.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10.80 | 1.20 |
| Sat, Sep 6 | vs. CWS | - | W | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
Game Schedule
View Schedule| Game | Opp. Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opp | Time | Pitcher | VBR | Matchup |
| Thu, Mar 26th | @ SD | 4:10pm | |||
| Fri, Mar 27th | @ SD | 9:40pm | |||
| Sat, Mar 28th | @ SD | 8:40pm | |||
| Mon, Mar 30th | @ ARI | 10:10pm | |||

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