
Tarik Skubal's $32M Arbitration Win Resets Pitcher Pay Ceiling
Tarik Skubal won a landmark MLB arbitration ruling, securing a $32 million salary for 2026—the highest ever for a pitcher and a $22 million year-over-year raise—shifting the ceiling for future awards, underscoring his Cy Young pedigree, and setting up a potential record contract as he hits free agency after 2026.