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Cubs and Blue Jays eye Tarik Skubal trade from Tigers costs

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Cubs and Blue Jays eye Tarik Skubal trade from Tigers costs

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

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