How Tarik Skubal’s case could test the norms of MLB’s arbitration system - The New York Times

Google News1/12/2026 • Last cited 1/13/2026

Summary

Tarik Skubal's arbitration case with the Detroit Tigers is poised to challenge the established norms of Major League Baseball's arbitration system, with reports indicating a $13 million disparity between the player's and team's filing figures (The New York Times). The outcome could have implications for future arbitration cases within the league.

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