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
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.
- •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.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — The Detroit Tigers, one of the American League's worst teams, have no choice but to trade Tarik Skubal
"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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