Before New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone named Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal the starter for the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star game, there was a candid call he had with Max Fried.

Before Tarik Skubal learned he’d be the American League’s starter at the All-Star Game, he received a call — and a question — from Max Fried.

Yankees ace Max Fried deferred to Tigers star Tarik Skubal, allowing him to start the MLB All-Star Game amid another Cy Young push.