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Braves may trade top prospects for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Braves may trade top prospects for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal

Summary

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly considering a trade for Tarik Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner, as the trade deadline approaches this July. Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos expressed intent to pursue upgrades, potentially using top prospects Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie to secure Skubal. The trade aims to bolster Atlanta's rotation in its pursuit of a World Series title, competing with teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres for Skubal's services. Such a move would add significant depth to an already strong pitching lineup.

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Market Watch

•Braves looking to acquire Skubal from the Tigers
•Top prospects Fuentes and Ritchie mentioned in potential trade
•Skubal has a $32 million contract
•Teams in competition include Dodgers and Yankees
•Trade expected to occur before the July deadline

Latest Updates

11:38 AMYahoo Sports — Braves predicted to trade Didier Fuentes, JR Ritchie for $32M Cy Young winner to dethrone Dodgers

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Braves are going to be going after starters at the deadline. There is some real buzz that Atlanta is going to be going all in for one of the best starters in the game.
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