Tigers' Tarik Skubal expected to be traded ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Baltimore Orioles in extra innings, dropping their record to 51-58. Following the loss, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that Tarik Skubal, a key left-handed pitcher, is expected to be traded in the next few days. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, the Tigers have decided to act, as they have not performed well enough to justify keeping him. Skubal, who has a 2.79 ERA this season, is a free agent after the 2026 season, and the team aims to garner a high return on his trade.
- •Tigers lost to Orioles, dropping to 51-58 this season.
- •Tarik Skubal is expected to be traded before the August 3 deadline.
- •Skubal is a free agent after the 2026 season.
- •Potential trade suitors include the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers.
- •Team may consider trading other players like Casey Mize and Gleyber Torres.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal trade update from ESPN's Jeff Passan makes Tigers' plan clear
"The Tarik Skubal trade plan is now known, and Tigers fans might want to look away.
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