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Detroit Tigers face pressure to trade Tarik Skubal amid poor season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:32 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Detroit Tigers face pressure to trade Tarik Skubal amid poor season
Summary

As of June 8, 2026, the Detroit Tigers are struggling with a record of 27-39, the worst in the American League. The team, plagued by injuries, has seen its ace Tarik Skubal recover from elbow surgery and make a successful rehab start. With the trade deadline approaching, the Tigers are considered likely sellers, with Skubal being a potential valuable asset given his status as a two-time AL Cy Young Award winner. The Tigers had high expectations after making consecutive postseason appearances but have failed to perform this season, raising questions about their future direction.

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  • •Tigers are last in the American League with a 27-39 record.
  • •Skubal made a rehab start after undergoing elbow surgery.
  • •The trade deadline is approaching in under two months.
  • •Tigers have struggled offensively and suffered injuries to key players.
  • •Expectations were high after the previous two postseason appearances.
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  • 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — The Detroit Tigers, one of the American League's worst teams, have no choice but to trade Tarik Skubal
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The onus was on Detroit to make the most of the 2026 season — or risk being forced to part with its longtime ace.

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