Scott Harris faces tough trade decision on Tarik Skubal ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
As the August 3 trade deadline approaches, Scott Harris, president of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers, must decide whether to trade pitcher Tarik Skubal. Having won consecutive American League Cy Young awards, Skubal is a valuable asset, but the Tigers' subpar record of 29-37 complicates matters. Although a healthy Skubal could attract numerous contenders, including the Dodgers and Yankees, trading him could signal a setback for a franchise that has struggled through a lengthy rebuild. The decision carries significant long-term implications for the team's direction and potential playoff aspirations.
- •Tigers are 29-37, fourth in the AL Central as of mid-June.
- •Skubal is a two-time AL Cy Young winner and key player.
- •Trade interest is expected from multiple contenders.
- •The Tigers did not extend a long-term offer to Skubal.
- •Harris' choice may define his tenure with the Tigers.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Buster Olney says Scott Harris faces MLB’s toughest deadline call with Tarik Skubal
"Buster Olney recently identified the MLB executives facing the most pressure ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and it is hard to argue with the one he placed near the top.
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