Tarik Skubal likely to be traded as Tigers open negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Tarik Skubal is reportedly on the trade block with an 85% chance of being dealt before the deadline. The Detroit Tigers' ace, currently recovering from an injury, may attract interest from six teams including the Dodgers and Yankees. ESPN analysts suggest the Tigers need to make a decision soon due to Skubal's contract being in its final year. The team is currently six games behind for a wild card spot, impacting their urgency to secure a valuable deal while maximizing Skubal's potential trade value. Negotiations may ramp up in the coming weeks as teams prepare for the summer trade deadline.
- •Tarik Skubal's trade chance assessed at 85% by ESPN.
- •Six teams reportedly interested in acquiring Skubal.
- •Tigers face pressure to trade due to playoff standings.
- •Skubal is considered a key asset in any potential deal.
- •Decision on trade likely needed before the summer deadline.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal chances of being traded revealed, with Dodgers, Yankees on 6-team list
"The Detroit Tigers ace is certainly on the trade block.
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