Largest raise in MLB history: Tarik Skubal beats Tigers in landmark $32M arbitration win
Tarik Skubal secured a record-breaking $32 million salary for the 2026 season in MLB arbitration, the largest single-year award in history. This monumental win for the two-time Cy Young winner also represents the biggest year-to-year increase in arbitration, resetting the market for elite starters and potentially encouraging teams to sign top talents to long-term deals earlier.
Tarik Skubal secured a record-breaking $32 million salary for the 2026 season in MLB arbitration, the largest single-year award in history. This monumental win for the two-time Cy Young winner also represents the biggest year-to-year increase in arbitration, resetting the market for elite starters and potentially encouraging teams to sign top talents to long-term deals earlier.
