Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his arbitration hearing against the team on Wednesday, meaning he'll make $32 million this season.
That's according to ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan.
The Tigers offered the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner $19 million, while Skubal wanted $32 million. Skubal and the team went in front of a three-person panel on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old will now have the highest one-year deal for an arbitration-eligible player, beating Juan Soto's $31 million deal with the New York Yankees in 2024.
Skubal will be eligible for free agency after the World Series. He is 54-37 with a 3.08 ERA in six major league seasons.
On Wednesday, the Tigrs also agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with left-hander Framber Valdez, which is the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.
Valdez was one of the most sought-after free agents on the market, with both the Pirates and Blue Jays reported as suitors. He's an 8-year veteran with the Houston Astros, where he won a World Series in 2022. He's also a two-time All-Star.
