Cubs and Blue Jays eye Tarik Skubal trade from Tigers costs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays are exploring a potential trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The Cubs are in urgent need of starting pitching due to multiple injuries in their rotation. Jim Bowden, a former MLB general manager, estimates that the Cubs could offer a package including Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara, and Dominick Reid. The Blue Jays are also considering a bid but may need to include top prospect JoJo Parker along with other pitchers. As the Tigers' season falters, trading Skubal becomes more likely.
- •Cubs need starting pitching with several injuries in their rotation.
- •Jim Bowden estimates a trade package for Skubal would involve key prospects.
- •Blue Jays considered a potential trade but face challenges with health.
- •Skubal could be a major addition for either team if acquired.
- •Tigers may trade Skubal as their playoff hopes diminish.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs cost to trade for Tarik Skubal from Tigers revealed by ex-MLB GM
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' trade cost revealed to get Tarik Skubal from Tigers
"Toronto wouldn't be the favorite, but would have a chance.
"This package would be a very reasonable one for the Cubs.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:36 PMCubs cost to trade for Tarik Skubal from Tigers revealed by ex-MLB GM
This package would be a very reasonable one for the Cubs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:30 PMBlue Jays' trade cost revealed to get Tarik Skubal from Tigers
Toronto wouldn't be the favorite, but would have a chance.
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