Throughout the offseason, one of the more awkward times of the year is the subject of arbitration for players and teams around Major League Baseball. Sometimes, there will be cases where it's really awkward, such as the case for the Detroit Tigers and their superstar ace Tarik Skubal.
Their case is a true first, as Skubal and his camp are seeking $32 million in salary for 2026, which would be a record awarded in arbitration. The Tigers filed at $19 million, which leaves the side $13 million apart as rumors of Skubal being traded to the highest bidder will only surely increase moving forward.