Atlanta Braves favored to acquire Tarik Skubal in potential trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers, 12 games below.500 and unlikely to contend for the playoffs, may trade Tarik Skubal ahead of the August 2 deadline. Insider Bob Nightengale reports the Atlanta Braves are currently the favorites to acquire the Cy Young Award winner. Skubal has struggled since returning from elbow surgery, posting a 4.03 ERA in his last four starts. With Skubal entering free agency after the season, the Tigers could seek prospects in a trade to bolster their future.
- •Skubal has a 3.15 ERA over 65.2 innings in 2026.
- •Braves had a 10-15 record in June, facing pitching issues.
- •Teams acquiring Skubal cannot extend a qualifying offer this winter.
- •Braves may need to trade top pitching prospects for Skubal.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Rumors: Insider Names Which Team is Favored to Pull off Tarik Skubal Trade This Summer
"The Detroit Tigers entered MLB games today with the third-worst record in the American League, sitting 12 games below .500 […]
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