Tigers remain open to trading Tarik Skubal as deadline approaches
Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Detroit Tigers fell to 50-57 following a three-game losing streak, leaving them 4.5 games back in the American League wild-card race. With the trade deadline approaching, rumors swirl around pitcher Tarik Skubal as a highly sought-after target. The team's ongoing struggles make a trade seem increasingly likely. Reports indicate that various trade packages for Skubal are being discussed ahead of the deadline.
- •Tigers are 4.5 games behind in the AL wild-card race.
- •Skubal is viewed as a valuable trade asset at the deadline.
- •Team's recent losing streak contributes to trade discussions.
- •Five potential trade packages for Skubal have been evaluated.
- 11:02 AMSports Illustrated — Five Realistic Tarik Skubal Trade Packages We Made With a Value Simulator - Sports Illustrated
"Skubal remains the trade deadline’s crown jewel, and as Detroit continues to struggle, it seems more likely than ever that he’ll be dealt.
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