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Tigers trade Tarik Skubal, assess options ahead of trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Tigers trade Tarik Skubal, assess options ahead of trade deadline

Summary

The Detroit Tigers traded Tarik Skubal for a prospect package before the August 3 trade deadline. The team, currently 2.5 games out of a wild card spot, is considering its next moves. Some suggest holding onto key players like Casey Mize and Gleyber Torres while reinforcing the bullpen. With rookies like Max Clark contributing positively, the Tigers aim to reach the postseason despite the loss of Skubal, weighing potential trades against their competitive position.

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•Tigers traded Tarik Skubal for prospects on July 31
•Team is 2.5 games from a wild card spot
•Considering keeping players like Casey Mize and Gleyber Torres
•Rookies Max Clark and Eduardo Valencia are performing well
•Trade deadline is today at 5:00 p.m. ET

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12:36 AMYahoo Sports — With Tarik Skubal traded what else should the Tigers do at the deadline?

What they're saying

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With the big deal out of the way, the Tigers can wait on teams to get silly or simply stand pat and try to win anyway.
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Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 12:36 AM
With Tarik Skubal traded what else should the Tigers do at the deadline?
With the big deal out of the way, the Tigers can wait on teams to get silly or simply stand pat and try to win anyway.

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