Skubal considering another WBC start for USA: 'Things have changed'

Tarik Skubal is rethinking his pitching plans for the World Baseball Classic after the United States initially expected the back-to-back AL Cy Young winner to make one start before returning to the Detroit Tigers' spring camp.

"I didn't expect these types of emotions to run through my brain or my thoughts to differ," Skubal said after throwing three innings in the USA's 9-1 victory over Great Britain on Saturday, according to ESPN. "I was pretty committed to making a start and getting back to camp.

"Things have changed, obviously. That's why I'm going to have some conversations and try to figure out a plan for me. But yeah, I don't know either way."

Skubal is entering the final year of his contract with Detroit before hitting free agency. He said he would discuss a plan with the Tigers and his agent, Scott Boras, before deciding his next steps.

The 29-year-old added that it would be "hard to walk away" from the WBC atmosphere and the opportunity to continue playing for his country.

"One of the tougher decisions I've made in my career so far," he said.