Tarik Skubal Hits Free Agency After Dodgers Eliminate Tigers
The two-time Cy Young Award winner is set to enter the open market this winter as CBA uncertainty clouds the offseason landscape.
Tarik Skubal, who has won back-to-back Cy Young Awards, is entering free agency following the Detroit Tigers' postseason elimination by the Dodgers. Skubal addressed his pending free agency publicly after the series ended. His availability comes during an offseason marked by uncertainty surrounding upcoming collective bargaining agreement negotiations, which could affect the market for top-tier pitchers.
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Tigers reportedly set to hire Martín Maldonado as quality control coach
Per The Athletic's Chandler Rome and Cody Stavenhagen, Detroit is expected to bring on the retired catcher as quality control coach, reuniting him with A.J. Hinch and Framber Valdez.
Tigers SP Troy Melton cleared of structural damage, expected to have normal offseason
Placed on the 15-day IL on Sept. 21 with right forearm tightness, Melton has no structural damage per the Tigers, though his 2027 rotation role remains a projection, not a guarantee.
Troy Melton cleared medically, expected to lead Detroit's rotation in 2027
MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Melton has received a clean bill of health after injury concerns, with the Tigers expecting him to anchor their starting rotation next season.
Melton clears medical evaluation, set for Tigers rotation role in 2027
Detroit starter Troy Melton has received a clean bill of health after prior injury concerns, positioning him as a key rotation piece next season.
Dingler Earns AL Gold Glove Finalist Nod at Catcher
Detroit's Dillon Dingler has been recognized as an AL Gold Glove finalist, highlighting his emergence as a top two-way catcher.
Dingler Earns AL Gold Glove Finalist Nod at Catcher
Detroit's Dillon Dingler has been recognized as an AL Gold Glove finalist, highlighting his emergence as a top two-way catcher.