Tarik Skubal urges Tigers to improve amid trade rumors
Bleacher Report • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Tarik Skubal, the ace pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, has emphasized the urgent need for the team to begin winning games. With the trade deadline just six weeks away, Skubal's remarks come as the Tigers are struggling at the bottom of the standings. He warned that the current trajectory could lead to significant changes, potentially including his own departure as he is set to become a free agent. The Tigers must rectify their season quickly to retain their star pitcher, who could become a key target in upcoming trades if performance does not improve.
- •Tarik Skubal has warned the Tigers they must start winning.
- •The Tigers currently sit in last place in the standings.
- •Skubal is a pending free agent looking for contract clarity.
- •The trade deadline is six weeks away.
- 12:57 PMBleacher Report — Tarik Skubal Warns Tigers amid MLB Trade Rumors, Contract Buzz Ahead of Deadline Before Free Agency - Bleacher Report
- 12:43 PMNew York Post — Tigers ace Tarik Skubal issues warning to team as trade rumors linger - New York Post
- 4:50 PMThe Detroit News — Tarik Skubal issues call to arms that it's put-up or shut-up time for Tigers - The Detroit News
"As if the Detroit Tigers weren't feeling enough pressure to get back on track, Tarik Skubal has applied some more to the front office six weeks away from the trade deadline.
"Tarik Skubal came direct, saying if the Tigers don't start winning games, the front office will be open to reassessing the roster at Aug. 3 deadline.
"The Tigers better start winning or otherwise prepare their goodbyes for Tarik Skubal.
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External links- Bleacher ReportJun 19, 2026, 12:57 PMTarik Skubal Warns Tigers amid MLB Trade Rumors, Contract Buzz Ahead of Deadline Before Free Agency - Bleacher Report
As if the Detroit Tigers weren't feeling enough pressure to get back on track, Tarik Skubal has applied some more to the front office six weeks away from the trade deadline.
- New York PostJun 19, 2026, 12:43 PMTigers ace Tarik Skubal issues warning to team as trade rumors linger - New York Post
The Tigers better start winning or otherwise prepare their goodbyes for Tarik Skubal.
- The Detroit NewsJun 18, 2026, 4:50 PMTarik Skubal issues call to arms that it's put-up or shut-up time for Tigers - The Detroit News
Tarik Skubal came direct, saying if the Tigers don't start winning games, the front office will be open to reassessing the roster at Aug. 3 deadline.
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