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Tarik Skubal only pitching 1 game in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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LAKELAND, FL – Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is pitching for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
But he won't be gone for long.
Skubal revealed Monday, Feb. 23, after his first start of spring training against the Minnesota Twins , that he will pitch just one game for Team USA in the WBC, an international tournament that takes place from March 5-17.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal on picture day during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.
The 29-year-old is scheduled to pitch for Team USA during the round-robin stage of pool play, meaning he will take the mound at some point March 6-10 at Daikin Park in Houston .
Skubal won't be available to pitch in the quarterfinals, semifinals or championship game, assuming Team USA advances.
After his lone start, he will return to TigerTown to prepare for the 2026 season. He is set to become a free agent in November 2026.
This story will be updated.
Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him @EvanPetzold
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tarik Skubal shares World Baseball Classic pitching plan for Team USA
