The Tigers ace won the American League Cy Young Award last season, and he could be headed for a repeat victory this season.

Skubal allowed one run on four hits and no walks over 6.2 innings with 11 strikeouts in a no-decision Sunday at Texas. The reigning AL Cy Young was in peak form during this 105-pitch outing, generating an astounding 20 whiffs to notch his seventh double-digit strikeout performance of the season.

According to Detroit Free Press’ Evan Petzold on his podcast, Days of Roar, Skubal is “all but guaranteed” to leave the Tigers after the 2026 MLB season. The AL Cy Young Award winner is set to become a free agent after 2026, where he is looking to become the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history.

Skubal honors Mize during All-Star week they earned side by side in Detroit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Tarik Skubal takes the mound to start the All-Star Game for the American League, Casey Mize will be right there with him, not just as a teammate but as a friend who knows exactly what it took to get there.

Skubal is one of four MLB players nominated in the " Best MLB Player " category at the 2025 ESPY Awards, ESPN's annual awards show. First baseman Freddie Freeman and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and outfielder Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees join Skubal as nominees.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal had all his pitches working effectively in a dominant performance against the Minnesota Twins on June 29.

Detroit Tigers lefty ace Tarik Skubal has been named to his second All-Star team amidst another dominant season.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal owns a 2.23 ERA with 16 walks and 153 strikeouts across 121 innings in 19 starts during the 2025 season.

Detroit's Tarik Skubal takes on Texas' Jacob Latz. Odds favor betting on Detroit and Twins. Check out our matchup preview right here!