Tarik Skubal plans to pitch despite trade speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Tarik Skubal is set to start for the Detroit Tigers on July 29 at Comerica Park, amidst ongoing trade discussions ahead of the August 3 deadline. With 999 career strikeouts, he aims to reach 1,000 in what could be his final appearance in a Tigers uniform. Skubal stated he remains focused on competing despite questions surrounding his future and the team's recent three-game losing streak. He emphasized that the trade noise does not affect his preparation and that the Tigers continue to believe in their chances to win. The atmosphere is expected to be charged as fans may witness his milestone strikeout.
- •Skubal has 999 career strikeouts, targeting his 1,000th in upcoming start.
- •Detroit Tigers have lost three consecutive games before Skubal's start.
- •Skubal is focused on the game and not the trade rumors.
- •Fans may give Skubal a warm send-off during the game.
- •The Tigers are competing for a playoff spot despite recent struggles.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Sends Clear Message Before Potentially Final Tigers Start
"Tarik Skubal says he will pitch Wednesday despite intense trade speculation surrounding his future. One strikeout away from 1,000, the Tigers ace insists Detroit’s clubhouse has not given up.
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