Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is on track to sign the largest contract ever for a pitcher in Major League Baseball history, according to a new ranking of the 20 biggest pitcher deals. The report, published by USA TODAY Sports on November 6, 2026, highlights Skubal's impending free agency and his potential to surpass the current record holder.
Jesse Yomtov authored the analysis, which examines the escalating market for elite starting pitchers. Skubal, a Cy Young Award winner, has established himself as one of the game's premier arms, making him the centerpiece of the upcoming free-agent class.
