Padres eye trade for Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The San Diego Padres are rumored to be pursuing Tarik Skubal, a 2.70 ERA pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, as they approach the trade deadline. ESPN insider Buster Olney predicts the Padres are positioned to be aggressive, especially following recent ownership changes and increased financial backing. With current starters Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta sidelined, adding Skubal could significantly bolster San Diego's rotation. This move is particularly important as the Padres aim to contend against rivals like the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- •Padres prioritize acquiring Tarik Skubal ahead of trade deadline.
- •Skubal has a 2.70 ERA and is recovering from surgery.
- •Recent ownership changes provide financial resources for acquisitions.
- •The Padres seek to strengthen their rotation against playoff contenders.
- •Buster Olney predicts Padres will emerge as trade winners.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Padres get exciting trade prediction for 2.70 ERA ace amid 'aggressive' deadline plan
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