A Dodgers insider suggests the team is unlikely to pursue a long-term, high-value contract for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, instead favoring a shorter-term arrangement similar to the one Kyle Tucker secured with the Chicago Cubs.
The report, published by College Sports Network on Yahoo Sports, indicates Los Angeles may prefer a one-year, high-average-annual-value deal for the left-handed pitcher rather than committing to a lengthy extension.
Tucker, acquired by the Cubs via trade, agreed to a contract for the 2025 season through arbitration avoidance, providing a template for a short-term commitment. The Dodgers' front office has historically favored financial flexibility over massive long-term pledges for starting pitchers.
