Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has officially secured his spot on the American League All-Star team for the second consecutive year, highlighting his impressive performance this season. Skubal, regarded as a top contender for the AL Cy Young Award, leads MLB pitchers in FanGraphs' WAR with a remarkable score, showcasing his dominance on the mound.

The Tigers will have multiple representatives in the All-Star Game for the first time since 2015, with notable teammates like Gleyber Torres, Riley Greene, and Javier Báez joining Skubal. This marks a significant achievement for the franchise, reflecting the resurgence of the team.

As Skubal makes a strong case to be the starting pitcher—an honor last held by a Tigers pitcher in 2014—his advanced metrics further bolster his candidacy. With a stellar WHIP and a leading strikeout-to-walk rate, Skubal's performance continues to surpass expectations from his previous Cy Young-winning season, as he aims for a potential 20-win campaign.