MLB teams eye top starting pitchers after Tarik Skubal trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, removing him from the trade market. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 7, several teams are exploring other options for starting pitching. Notable pitchers potentially available include George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners and Clay Holmes of the New York Mets. Other candidates mentioned are Reid Detmers, Freddy Peralta, Kevin Gausman, Jose Soriano, Emerson Hancock, Foster Griffin, and Casey Mize. Teams are weighing their options as they look to strengthen their rotations ahead of the deadline.

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