Braves weigh Tarik Skubal trade options ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are considering whether to pursue a trade for Tarik Skubal ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Skubal, currently recovering from elbow surgery, has impressive statistics but comes with risks. Atlanta leads the league with a 42-20 record, lessening their urgency to make a significant trade. Despite some speculation, the team might look for less costly options to bolster their roster. The Braves could potentially engage with Detroit about Skubal's availability as July approaches.
- •Braves sport a 42-20 record, best in MLB.
- •Skubal has a 3-2 record and 2.70 ERA before his injury.
- •Chicago’s rotation is currently performing well without needing drastic changes.
- •Trade costs for Skubal may be high due to his Cy Young pedigree.
- •Braves may seek alternative and less expensive pitching options.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — The Braves Should Avoid the Tarik Skubal Deadline Trap
"Tarik Skubal is the kind of pitcher who makes a perfectly reasonable front office start spouting bad ideas. Which, honestly, makes sense. Skubal is one of Major League Baseball’s best left-handed aces, a two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, and one of the few starters in baseball who could make a great team …
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