Blue Jays consider trading two prospects for Tigers' Tarik Skubal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly exploring a trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal as they encounter struggles this season with a record of 32-34. Analysts suggest that the Blue Jays could offer two top-100 prospects, SS JoJo Parker and LHP Johnny King, for Skubal, who is on an expiring contract. Securing Skubal could address the team's pitching issues, particularly given injuries to several key pitchers. However, any significant trade decision will depend on whether the Blue Jays remain in postseason contention leading up to the trade deadline this summer.
- •Blue Jays sit at 32-34 and need pitching help.
- •Tarik Skubal is a Cy Young-winning pitcher with an expiring contract.
- •Proposed trade would involve JoJo Parker and Johnny King as prospects.
- •Skubal's addition hinges on the Blue Jays' playoff status.
- •Trade discussions could heat up as the deadline approaches this summer.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays trade idea swaps two top-100 prospects for Tigers' Tarik Skubal
"This would be a massive package for the Blue Jays to give up for a rental.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
BaseballMLB•Sep 14, 2026, 5:19 AMYankees’ Cam Schlittler Joins Pitcher Babe Ruth in MLB Record Book
MLB•Sep 14, 2026, 5:07 AMYankees news: Juan Soto draws loud boos in return to Yankee Stadium
MLB•Sep 14, 2026, 4:36 AMYankees news: Aaron Boone the butt of Alex Rodriguez joke after showing up with limp
MLB•Sep 14, 2026, 4:30 AMXander Bogaerts can be better than this
MLB•Sep 14, 2026, 4:13 AMBraves news: Reynaldo Lopez given another chance vs. Cubs after disastrous return start
MLB•Sep 14, 2026, 4:07 AMToronto Blue Jays Announce Starting Pitchers for Pivotal Tigers Series