Tarik Skubal addresses trade rumors as Tigers eye playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has been in the spotlight with the trade deadline approaching on August 3. Skubal, who started against the Kansas City Royals, expressed his desire to remain with the Tigers and contribute to their playoff push, having recorded a 26-16 record since June 1. He acknowledged the distractions of trade speculation, emphasizing that he focuses on winning games. Skubal is also dealing with past injury discussions and recent arbitration outcomes that have affected his relationship with the organization but remains committed to finishing the season with the Tigers.
- •Tarik Skubal starts against the Kansas City Royals.
- •The trade deadline is set for August 3.
- •Skubal wants to stay with the Tigers for the season.
- •The Tigers are 26-16 since June 1, in playoff contention.
- •Recent injury discussions have impacted Skubal's relationship with the team.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal's head, heart remain with Tigers as trade deadline nears
"Tarik Skubal is doing his best to ignore the noise, but some of it sifted through and he barked back at some of the false narratives floating around.
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