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Reports indicate that the Tigers and Scoobel are more than $250 million apart in contract negotiations, a gulf that appears insurmountable. Such a vast difference signals that Scoobel is not returning to Detroit—his departure seems inevitable. The core issue is the high valuation of Scoobel as a top-tier pitcher, competing with some of the league's elite like Gerrit Cole and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who have signed contracts exceeding $300 million.
Scott Boris, Scoobel’s agent, is known for securing lucrative deals for his clients. Given the scale of the potential contract, it appears unlikely that Scoobel will agree to an extension anytime soon, making him a prime rental player in the upcoming trade market.