Tigers' Ace Tarik Skubal Future in Limbo as Hinch Keeps Focus on the Field
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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is deflecting questions about the possibility of losing ace pitcher Tarik Skubal this winter. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Skubal's future, Hinch remains optimistic about the left-hander's chances of winning another Cy Young Award. Skubal, 29, is entering his final season under team control, leaving the Tigers to consider trading him. However, his agent Scott Boras has indicated that the player is open to extension offers from Detroit. Boras painted a dire picture of the team without Skubal, calling him a 'saber-tooth Tiger' whose absence would render the team a 'mystery machine.' The Tigers have not ruled out trading Skubal, but Hinch is focused on the present, praising the pitcher's growth and dominance on the field. Skubal's impressive stats, including a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts in 195 1/3 innings in 2025, have made him one of the most coveted pitchers in baseball. Hinch attributes Skubal's success to his ability to thrive under pressure and maintain high standards. The manager has no desire to imagine a rotation without Skubal, calling him the 'best pitcher in baseball' and expressing his love for having him on the Tigers' team.
