It's been days since Jon Heyman first reported that the Detroit Tigers had interest in free agent pitcher Lucas Giolito, yet he still remains unsigned. And yet — this is precisely what makes the Tarik Skubal arbitration saga so exasperating. Skubal isn’t a gamble. Tigers are one of many teams showing interest in free agent starter Lucas Giolito. If he goes there, he’d join his HS teammate Jack Flaherty on a strong staff — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 25, 2026Tigers' caution with Lucas Giolito contrasts sharply with their treatment of Tarik SkubalIt’s not that Detroit is being prudent with Giolito.