The lefty ace is entering his final year under team control with the Tigers, with whom Skubal says he wants to be with "for a very long time." The Tigers have exclusive negotiating rights with Skubal until the end of the 2026 season and could come to a long-term agreement,

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms with free-agent closer Robert Suarez on a three-year, $45 million contract, the club announced on Thursday.