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Tarik Skubal Picks One WBC Start to Balance Duty, Season Readiness

Tarik Skubal said he chose to pitch one game for Team USA because “it’s a timing thing.” He admitted it “kills me” to limit his participation but called the plan a compromise that gives him “the best of both worlds.” Skubal hopes the single appearance lets him represent his country while protecting his spring workload and season readiness this year.