While Tarik Skubal uncertainty engulfs the Detroit Tigers universe, it's important to take a look at what the most likely scenario will be. Aside from worrying about injuries, Skubal has no incentive to sign an extension now. We all saw just a year ago that Juan Soto's projected $600 million price tag exploded to a $765 million contract once the bidding got underway, and while Skubal won't hit the same dollar amount, making it to the open market is a surefire way for him to get more money than expected.
At the same time, the Tigers have little motivation to actually trade him.