ESPN projects that Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal could command a record-breaking $352 million contract in free agency, according to a report by Matt Sullivan of The Sporting News published on November 3, 2026.
The projection comes amid reported interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, two clubs with a history of pursuing top-tier starting pitching.
Skubal, who has emerged as one of the American League's premier starters, would surpass the current largest contract for a pitcher if the projection materializes.
