Tarik Skubal draws trade interest as MLB deadline approaches
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Tarik Skubal's stock is rising as the MLB trade deadline nears. After giving up three runs across 6⅔ innings against the Baltimore Orioles on July 29, speculation grows about his future with the Detroit Tigers. With the August 3 trade deadline approaching, MLB analyst Jim Bowden identifies the Milwaukee Brewers as the most likely destination for Skubal, with the Los Angeles Dodgers also showing interest. Skubal achieved his 1,000th career strikeout in the same game, receiving a standing ovation from the Comerica Park crowd.
- •Skubal pitched against the Orioles on July 29.
- •He gave up three runs on four hits over 6⅔ innings.
- •Jim Bowden ranks the Brewers as Skubal's top potential trade destination.
- •The Dodgers are also interested, particularly due to Shohei Ohtani's injury.
- •Skubal celebrated his 1,000th career strikeout during the game.
- 6:21 PMBleacher Report — Tigers Called Dodgers to Get Tarik Skubal Trade, New MLB Rumors Reveal After Deadline Blockbuster - Bleacher Report
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal’s Story With Detroit Tigers May Not Be Finished
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Who could the Tigers trade after dealing Skubal?
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers trade rumors, buzz, latest developments
- 5:41 PMThe Detroit News — Detroit Tigers, Tarik Skubal trade rumors, buzz, latest developments - detroitnews.com
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Will Tigers trade Skubal? Latest MLB deadline intel, rumors we're hearing
- 5:08 AMMLB.com — Who needs Skubal the most? Let's rank the trade suitors - mlb.com
- 7:49 PMDetroit Free Press — Tarik Skubal rumors: What's being said ahead of MLB trade deadline - Detroit Free Press
"The chances of a Tarik Skubal trade have grown stronger after the Tigers lost Wednesday for the fourth time in five games, squandering a 7-0 lead against the Orioles in the process and falling to 51-58 on the year.
"Tarik Skubal’s move to Los Angeles may not end his Tigers story. Detroit has previously traded a pitcher to the Dodgers and signed him back, but bringing Skubal home would require a MASSIVE deal.
"Before Tarik Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the final phone call to get a deal done came from the two-time AL Cy Young winner's now-former team.
Sources
External links- Bleacher ReportAug 3, 2026, 6:21 PMTigers Called Dodgers to Get Tarik Skubal Trade, New MLB Rumors Reveal After Deadline Blockbuster - Bleacher Report
Before Tarik Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the final phone call to get a deal done came from the two-time AL Cy Young winner's now-former team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:58 PMTarik Skubal’s Story With Detroit Tigers May Not Be Finished
Tarik Skubal’s move to Los Angeles may not end his Tigers story. Detroit has previously traded a pitcher to the Dodgers and signed him back, but bringing Skubal home would require a MASSIVE deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:24 AMWho could the Tigers trade after dealing Skubal?
The Tigers traded Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers but might not be done. Here is who else could be on the move.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 5:41 PMTarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers trade rumors, buzz, latest developments
Tarik Skubal watch is on as the Detroit Tigers decide which players to trade ahead of Monday's 6 p.m. deadline.
- The Detroit NewsJul 31, 2026, 5:41 PMDetroit Tigers, Tarik Skubal trade rumors, buzz, latest developments - detroitnews.com
Tarik Skubal watch is on as the Detroit Tigers decide which players to trade ahead of Monday's 6 p.m. deadline.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:31 AMWill Tigers trade Skubal? Latest MLB deadline intel, rumors we're hearing
Time running out for Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal. Biggest MLB deadline rumors here.
- MLB.comJul 31, 2026, 5:08 AMWho needs Skubal the most? Let's rank the trade suitors - mlb.com
The chances of a Tarik Skubal trade have grown stronger after the Tigers lost Wednesday for the fourth time in five games, squandering a 7-0 lead against the Orioles in the process and falling to 51-58 on the year.
- Detroit Free PressJul 29, 2026, 7:49 PMTarik Skubal rumors: What's being said ahead of MLB trade deadline - Detroit Free Press
Tarik Skubal watch is officially on as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:31 PMTarik Skubal trade rumors: What's being said around MLB
Tarik Skubal watch is officially on as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
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