Tarik Skubal, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, says he would be open to returning to the Detroit Tigers. In remarks reported from his appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Skubal indicates he would “love” to play his entire career in Detroit if the opportunity arises. The comments are made as part of the broader context of his free-agency decision-making, with multiple outlets describing his view that he wants to keep options open. Yahoo Sports reports that Skubal hopes talks or negotiations can resume after the playoffs, suggesting he is not closing the door on future discussions even as the season remains underway. The Athletic similarly characterizes Skubal’s stance as a positive signal toward a potential homecoming, while not presenting it as a finalized agreement. Across coverage, the central points are that Skubal expresses interest in a Tigers return and frames it as a longer-term possibility dependent on negotiations and timing around the postseason.