Curtis Mead fractures wrist after trade to Red Sox; Tarik Skubal's future uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches this Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Boston's acquisition of Curtis Mead has come under scrutiny after he fractured his wrist during his first game with the Red Sox. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers grapple with the decision of whether to trade ace Tarik Skubal, who reached his 1,000th career strikeout milestone. The Yankees, Braves, and Brewers are among teams actively seeking acquisitions, while the Mets and Blue Jays are expected to sell off assets as they struggle this season.
- •Curtis Mead sustained a fractured wrist after joining the Red Sox.
- •Tarik Skubal's future with the Tigers remains uncertain ahead of the trade deadline.
- •The MLB trade deadline is set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Yankees, Braves, and Brewers are identified as potential buyers.
- •Mets and Blue Jays are anticipated to be sellers in the market.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Tarik Skubal trade looms as Tigers ace notches 1,000th career strikeout; Curtis Mead fractures wrist after trade to Red Sox
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