Tigers' Tarik Skubal could join Diamondbacks amid trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal may be traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Jim Bowden from The Athletic. The Tigers have the worst record in the American League, leading to speculation about Skubal's future as a free agent. The Diamondbacks, currently third in the NL West, have a chance to strengthen their rotation by acquiring Skubal, potentially pairing him with another former Cy Young winner. The trade deadline is set for August 3, providing a timeline for any negotiations.
- •Tarik Skubal is a target for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- •Skubal is a free agent at season's end.
- •Currently, the Tigers have the worst record in the AL.
- •Trade deadline for MLB is August 3.
- •Diamondbacks control the third Wild Card spot.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal 'sleeper' team would pair Tigers ace with former NL Cy Young winner
"This could be a formidable duo, but there's a catch.
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