Tarik Skubal crashes Kevin McGonigle press conference with funny moment
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle signed an 8-year, $150 million contract extension, but left-hander Tarik Skubal is making $32 million in 2026.
The press conference lasted 19 minutes, 14 seconds. The Detroit Tigers and Kevin McGonigle made official an eight-year, $150 million contract extension Wednesday, April 15, in a small interview room at Comerica Park. There was a statement from president of baseball operations Scott Harris , an emotional reaction from McGonigle when he thanked his parents and plenty of questions from reporters.
THE DEAL: Kevin McGonigle, Detroit Tigers agree to 8-year contract extension And then Tarik Skubal raised his hand and chimed in. "There's an upcoming road trip in Boston," Skubal said. "Oh, here we go," McGonigle interjected.
"With day games Saturday and Sunday," Skubal continued. "I was just wondering if you planned on taking the boys out to dinner. " Laughter filled the room.
dinner on kev š pic. twitter. com/KmU8fZZPKz ā Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 15, 2026 At the table in the front of the room sat McGonigle, Harris and general manager Jeff Greenberg .