Braves should pursue Tarik Skubal ahead of MLB trade deadline
Batterypower.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Jeff Passan suggests that the Atlanta Braves should target pitcher Tarik Skubal. The Braves, looking to strengthen their rotation, could benefit from acquiring Skubal, who has shown promise in his recent performances. As June unfolds, discussions around potential trades are intensifying, with teams starting to assess their needs for the playoff push. The Braves have maintained a competitive position in the standings, making the addition of a solid pitcher like Skubal a strategic move as they aim for postseason success.
- •Braves advised to focus on acquiring Tarik Skubal.
- •Trade deadline discussions are heating up as June progresses.
- •Skubal has exhibited strong performances recently.
- •Atlanta aims to bolster its rotation for a playoff push.
- 3:28 PMBatterypower.com — Jeff Passan: Braves should “swing big” for Tarik Skubal at MLB Trade Deadline - Battery Power
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