Tarik Skubal among top pitchers available at 2026 MLB trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Tarik Skubal is at the center of trade discussions as the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches. The Detroit Tigers pitcher, a two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, could become one of the most prominent pitchers ever traded midseason. Historically, elite pitchers rarely change teams at this point in the season, with many previous trades involving mid-rotation arms. The Tigers’ decision will weigh heavily on their current standings and future outlook.
- •Tarik Skubal is the biggest name in trade rumors this summer.
- •Skubal has won the AL Cy Young Award twice.
- •Historically, few elite pitchers have been traded midseason.
- •Previous aces traded include Tom Seaver and Max Scherzer.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Best pitchers traded at MLB trade deadline: How Tarik Skubal can join C.C. Sabathia, Max Scherzer in company
"Rarely has a pitcher of Skubal's caliber been available at the MLB trade deadline. Here are some aces who have previously changed teams mid-season.
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