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Tarik Skubal discusses potential return to Tigers after Dodgers trade

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Tarik Skubal discusses potential return to Tigers after Dodgers trade
Summary

Tarik Skubal, traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, is open to a reunion with Detroit following the upcoming free agency. Skubal, a two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, recently stated he would love to spend his career with the Tigers, pending financial negotiations. The Tigers previously indicated they would not pay Skubal the projected $300-$400 million he may command, raising questions about their commitment to re-signing him. A potential bidding war for Skubal’s services is anticipated, primarily between the Dodgers and Mets, as other teams may also emerge as contenders.

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Status Watch
  • •Skubal is projected for a nine-year, $360 million deal this winter.
  • •His trade to the Dodgers came amidst Tiger's financial concerns.
  • •Skubal expressed a desire to return to Detroit if negotiations are favorable.
  • •The bidding for Skubal could involve multiple teams this offseason.
  • •Skubal won a historic arbitration case, earning $32 million in 2026.
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  • 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal contract projection: Will Dodgers price out a Tigers return in 2027?
What they're saying
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Detroit may have parted ways with its star left-hander at the deadline, but Skubal hasn't ruled out the chances of a return.

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