"Skubal, Tigers head to arbitration: As noted by The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, an arbitration hearing is scheduled for today between the Tigers and back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. That makes today the last day for the sides to reach an agreement to avoid a hearing, though that looks extremely unlikely. Not only is there a massive $13MM gap between Skubal's $32MM filing figure and the team's $19MM figure, but the Tigers typically refuse to negotiate on one-year deals following the filing deadline."
"Assuming the case does go to a hearing in front of an arbitration panel, a decision won't be expected today. When that decision does get handed down, however, it has the potential for notable consequences. If Skubal wins, his $32MM salary for this year would raise the bar substantially for future ace pitchers after decades of arms falling short of even $20MM in salary arbitration. If the Tigers win, they could have significantly more resources available to further bolster the club."
An arbitration hearing between Tarik Skubal and the Tigers is scheduled today, with a $13 million difference between Skubal's $32MM filing and the team's $19MM offer. The Tigers' policy against negotiating one-year deals after the filing deadline makes a pre-hearing agreement unlikely. A later arbitration ruling could raise salary-arbitration floors for elite pitchers or free resources for the Tigers depending on the outcome. Framber Valdez stands as the top free agent remaining, with the Orioles most linked and the Blue Jays also showing interest, which could create competitive pressure. Two players designated for assignment last week, Konnor Pilkington and Yanquiel Fernandez, are expected to have waiver resolutions soon.
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