Tigers trade Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Tigers president Scott Harris expressed regret over trading starting pitchers Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize prior to the August 3 deadline. Both players were dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, respectively, as the Tigers sought to inject new talent into their organization. Following a difficult May that left the team 16 games under.500, the Tigers have since posted a 7-2 record during a West Coast trip, enhancing their Wild Card hopes. Harris has indicated that the team is still aiming for a competitive season despite these trades.
- •Harris hated trading Skubal and Mize amid playoff push.
- •Skubal was traded to the Dodgers for prospects.
- •Mize went to the Padres in exchange for pitcher prospects.
- •Tigers improved to 58-60 and are chasing a Wild Card spot.
- •Upcoming homestand includes six games against Guardians and White Sox.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers president: I 'hated' trading away Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize
"Tigers president Scott Harris opted to trade his two best starting pitchers at the trade deadline, with the team's playoff chances floundering.
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