Scott Harris details Tigers' decision to sell during trade deadline
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:33 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.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Everything Scott Harris Said Following MLB Trade Deadline
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers’ GM reveals final nail that led to Tarik Skubal trade, sell-off
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Scott Harris Reveals Exact Moment When Tigers Decided to Sell
"Scott Harris addressed every major question surrounding Detroit’s deadline, including the Skubal and Mize trades, the decision to sell, the playoff race, injuries and why the Tigers believe their future improved. The post Everything Scott Harris Said Following MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
"Scott Harris revealed when the Tigers decided to sell and explained why Detroit traded Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. The post Scott Harris Reveals Exact Moment When Tigers Decided to Sell appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
"Scott Harris revealed the exact moment that convinced the Tigers to blow up their roster and trade away Tarik Skubal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:33 AMEverything Scott Harris Said Following MLB Trade Deadline
Scott Harris addressed every major question surrounding Detroit’s deadline, including the Skubal and Mize trades, the decision to sell, the playoff race, injuries and why the Tigers believe their future improved. The post Everything Scott Harris Said Following MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:56 AMTigers’ GM reveals final nail that led to Tarik Skubal trade, sell-off
Scott Harris revealed the exact moment that convinced the Tigers to blow up their roster and trade away Tarik Skubal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:43 AMScott Harris Reveals Exact Moment When Tigers Decided to Sell
Scott Harris revealed when the Tigers decided to sell and explained why Detroit traded Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. The post Scott Harris Reveals Exact Moment When Tigers Decided to Sell appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
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