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Tigers’ Tarik Skubal won’t pitch again for U.S. in WBC

Tarik Skubal throws a pitch against Great Britain during the first inning at Daikin Park in Houston on Saturday.

Tarik Skubal throws a pitch against Great Britain during the first inning at Daikin Park in Houston on Saturday. | Imagn Images / via Reuters

REUTERS

Mar 10, 2026

Tarik Skubal is one-and-done for the World Baseball Classic, as originally planned.

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said Skubal will leave the team to return to the Detroit Tigers’ camp in Florida after Monday’s game.

This comes after the two-time reigning American League Cy Young winner opened the door to pitching another game for Team USA after enjoying his first World Baseball Classic so much.

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