Tigers consider future of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal before trade deadline

As the trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers are faced with a decision on Tarik Skubal, who is in the final year of his contract. The team currently trails by nine games in the AL Central and six in the wild-card race. Sources indicate that the Tigers' front office, led by Scott Harris, may already have plans for the offseason, potentially leading them to trade Skubal instead of risking his departure in free agency. This situation puts added pressure on Harris, who is under scrutiny to make the right choice regarding Skubal's future with the team.

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