Tarik Skubal Stays With Team USA, Undecided on Potential WBC Start

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Tarik Skubal Stays With Team USA, Undecided on Potential WBC Start

Skubal stayed with United States national baseball team at workouts instead of returning to Detroit Tigers camp in Lakeland, Florida. Skubal, who has pitched effectively for the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic, remains undecided on starting if Team USA reaches the championship game, leaving his availability uncertain as the tournament approaches its final stage.

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