While the entire baseball world is waiting to see who will step up to become the main man — Boston appears to have already stepped on the gas. According to a reputable source, the Red Sox are in a “nice” position to make a blockbuster deal, bringing in Skubal — a two-time Cy Young winner who just had a dominant 2025 season — to be the new anchor of the pitching staff. If the deal goes through, Boston’s rotation could become one of the strongest in MLB.
In 2025, Tarik Skubal continued to assert himself among the league’s elite pitchers — with a 2.21 ERA, 0.891 WHIP, and 241 strikeouts in 195⅓ innings.
Not only does that make him a strong contender for the 2024 Cy Young, it also makes Skubal a strong contender for the award this year — and an asset the Tigers can use in the offseason.
With a pitch like that, it’s no wonder the Red Sox see Skubal as the “perfect piece” to go with Garrett Crochet — creating a “1‑2 punch” whose every appearance is a warning to any opponent.
According to internal analysis, to lure Skubal away from Detroit, the Red Sox will have to pay a high price — possibly a package of top prospects, plus a pitcher or position ready for MLB. They have the financial resources and farm system to do it, and are carefully considering how to make that ambition a reality.
Detroit’s willingness to trade Skubal isn’t without merit: they know that acquiring a top-notch ace doesn’t guarantee they’ll keep him for life — and if Skubal leaves, they’ll be compensated well enough to rebuild their rotation long-term.
If the trade happens:
The Red Sox will suddenly have a rotation that can’t be underestimated — significantly increasing their chances of competing for the World Series.
Every time Crochet or Skubal steps on the field, it’s a declaration of war against their rivals.
Meanwhile, Detroit — though heartbroken — can restructure its roster with a number of young prospects, preparing for a new cycle.
But this also comes with a big risk: trading an ace like Skubal is taking away insurance — if the prospect traded back doesn’t develop as expected, the Tigers could pay dearly in the next few years.
The 2025–26 MLB winter promises to usher in one of the biggest dramas in years. All eyes are on Boston — the team that holds the key to a deal that could shake up the league. And Detroit — will they keep Skubal or sell him? That decision could shape the fate of both teams for at least 3–5 years.
Don’t look away — because the next trade could go off at any moment.
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