Skubal's Future: Tigers or Padres?

0:00It's April 25th. From first pitch to the final out, this is MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Tariq Skubal, the Detroit Tigers ace and back-to-back-side young winner, had everyone buzzing at the winter meetings in Orlando. Trade rumors hit a fever pitch back in December, but the Tigers held firm and never moved him before the 2026 season kicked off. With Detroit eyeing a deep playoff run, the chances of shipping Skubal out before the August deadline look slim now. Unless they totally collapse mid-season, he's locked in to lead their rotation through October. Eyes are shifting to free agency this November, where new San Diego Padre's owner, Jose E. Feliciano, dropping $3.9 billion on the team plans to go all in for a title. That puts them right in the mix with deep pocket rivals like the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers chasing the top prize. Padre's president, AJ, Prella loves making bold moves and grabbing Skubal would cap his

1:01aggressive style perfectly, especially with their rotation needing that ace punch. San Diego's already heating up the NL West race after a shaky two-and-five start. As these teams grind through the season on the diamond, the real showdown might brew off a come-winter, with Skubal deciding where to take his.