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Detroit Tigers have multiple top trade candidates ahead of deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:07 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Detroit Tigers have multiple top trade candidates ahead of deadline

Summary

The Detroit Tigers possess several highly sought-after players as the August 3 MLB trade deadline approaches. Tarik Skubal ranks first among ESPN's top trade targets, with a 60% chance of being dealt. The team, sitting at 47-53, faces a pivotal period with 12 games remaining to decide its direction. Casey Mize, Gleyber Torres, and Jack Flaherty also appear on the list of potential trade candidates due to their performances and contract situations. The Tigers must navigate their current standing and player values as they assess whether to buy or sell ahead of the deadline.

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Market Watch

•Tigers sit 6.5 games back in AL Central and 3.5 games out of wild card.
•Skubal’s trade likelihood is high despite team intentions to keep him.
•Casey Mize holds strong trade value with a low-cost contract.
•Gleyber Torres and Jack Flaherty also top trade lists ahead of the deadline.
•Tigers have 12 games remaining to determine trade strategy.

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According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Detroit Tigers may have the biggest collection of trade targets ahead of MLB's Aug. 3 trade deadline.
— Yahoo Sports

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