One of the hottest storylines throughout the offseason is AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal’s situation with the Detroit Tigers, as he has just one year remaining under Detroit’s control and doesn’t look likely to sign an extension.
According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Tigers are trying to take advantage of Skubal’s value as one of the best pitchers in the majors, and engaged in serious talks about a potential move for the starter during the Winter Meetings.
“They surprised teams by engaging in serious talks, and were intrigued by the Dodgers’ potential package of prospects, triggering trade rumor,” Nightengale wrote.