Braves pursue trade for Tarik Skubal following Spencer Strider injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, prompting the Atlanta Braves to consider major trades before the deadline. The Braves' general manager Alex Anthopoulos hinted at potential moves, emphasizing the team's competitive position despite ongoing injuries. Analysts suggest that the Braves may target Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, who has a contract valued at $32 million, to bolster their rotation. Acquiring Skubal is viewed as an urgent need, with Atlanta currently leading MLB standings.
- •Spencer Strider is sidelined due to elbow inflammation.
- •Atlanta Braves are considering trades before the deadline.
- •General manager Alex Anthopoulos expressed hopes for activity in upcoming trades.
- •Braves reportedly interested in Tarik Skubal from the Tigers.
- •Atlanta currently holds the best record in MLB.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Braves named best fit for $32M 2x Cy Young winner as rotation falters amid Spencer Strider injury
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Braves predicted to trade for $115M former Cy Young winner in move to fill Spencer Strider void
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Braves-Red Sox trade pitch sends Cy Young arm to Atlanta in urgent fix amid Spencer Strider injury
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Braves predicted to trade for $75M 3x All-Star, Cy Young finalist after Spencer Strider injury
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Braves predicted to go all-in for $32M 2-time Cy Young winner after Spencer Strider injury
"The Braves are in dire need of another starter after Spencer Strider's injury. In this trade they land a very reliable veteran that can immediately fill Strider's spot in the rotation.
"The Braves are in dire need of a starter with the same caliber stuff as Spencer Strider. This deal gets them a much needed veteran presence in the rotation.
"The Atlanta Braves just lost Spencer Strider to injury again. With this, it might be time for them to make a big splash at the trade deadline.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:36 PMBraves named best fit for $32M 2x Cy Young winner as rotation falters amid Spencer Strider injury
The Braves are in dire need of a starter or two. ESPN's Jeff Passan has just labeled them the best fit for the biggest name on the market.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:08 PMBraves predicted to trade for $115M former Cy Young winner in move to fill Spencer Strider void
The Braves are in dire need of a starter with the same caliber stuff as Spencer Strider. This deal gets them a much needed veteran presence in the rotation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 4:31 PMBraves-Red Sox trade pitch sends Cy Young arm to Atlanta in urgent fix amid Spencer Strider injury
The Braves are in dire need of another starter after Spencer Strider's injury. In this trade they land a very reliable veteran that can immediately fill Strider's spot in the rotation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:21 PMBraves predicted to trade for $75M 3x All-Star, Cy Young finalist after Spencer Strider injury
The Braves have likely lost Spencer Strider for some significant time. In this mock trade they fill his void in an emergency move.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:48 PMBraves predicted to go all-in for $32M 2-time Cy Young winner after Spencer Strider injury
The Atlanta Braves just lost Spencer Strider to injury again. With this, it might be time for them to make a big splash at the trade deadline.
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