MLB trade deadline approaches with Tarik Skubal among key players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline nears on Monday at 6 p.m. EDT, several notable pitchers are expected to be on the move. Tarik Skubal, the 29-year-old left-hander and two-time Cy Young Award winner, has had a strong season with the Detroit Tigers. Despite the Tigers being in contention for a wild card, they may consider offers for Skubal, who is a free agent this offseason. Other top candidates include Freddy Peralta of the Mets and Mason Miller of the Padres, as teams like the Yankees, Rays, and Braves prepare to bolster their rosters ahead of the playoff push. Organizations are facing difficult decisions about whether to buy or sell due to the competitive state of the league and fluctuating playoff chances.
- •Tarik Skubal is a top pitching target as free agency looms.
- •Tigers are competitive in the wild card race, complicating trade decisions.
- •Freddy Peralta and Mason Miller are also considered strong trade candidates.
- •Key buyers include the Yankees, Rays, and Braves.
- •Multiple teams are in the middle, assessing buy/sell options.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline: Tarik Skubal is the big prize, but buyers have other options, too
"A trio of powerful pitching arms — including two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and Mason Miller — highlight the intriguing candidates who could switch teams as Major League Baseball's trade deadline approaches. Skubal — a 29-year-old left-hander who will be a free agent this offseason — is in the midst of another strong year for the Detroit Tigers after winning back-to-back Cy Youngs in 2024 and 2025.
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