Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal received a surprising phone call from a Yankees pitcher that confirmed his selection as an All-Star Game starter.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will be the starting pitcher for the American League at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Atlanta's Truist Park. MLB made the announcement on Saturday night; the selection was made by New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, the AL manager.

Tarik Skubal learned he’d start the All-Star Game from Max Fried, who called to say, “I think you deserve it.” Boone made it official a day later.