Scott Harris details Tigers' decision to sell during trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Scott Harris, president of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers, explained the team's pivotal decision to sell at the trade deadline. The moment came after a series against the Baltimore Orioles, culminating in a loss on July 29, which was Tarik Skubal's final start with the team. Harris cited the team's performance over the first 120 games as a key factor in prioritizing future talent over current roster additions. Skubal and Casey Mize have since been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, respectively. Harris expressed regret over the decision, emphasizing the need to act responsibly in light of the team's struggles.
- •Tigers decided to sell after series against Orioles.
- •Skubal's last start was July 29, 2026.
- •Mize traded to San Diego Padres, Skubal to Dodgers.
- •Harris believes current roster did not warrant reinforcements.
- •Organization aims to balance present and future.
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