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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

Braves weigh Tarik Skubal trade options ahead of deadline

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

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3:17 AMYahoo Sports — The Braves Should Avoid the Tarik Skubal Deadline Trap

What they're saying

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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 …
— Yahoo Sports

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