Yankees consider pursuing Tarik Skubal before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The New York Yankees are evaluating a potential trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal ahead of the deadline. With a strong rotation, the Yankees face a dilemma: adding Skubal could strengthen their team considerably, though it would require sacrificing top prospects like George Lombard Jr. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, is seen as a marquee target despite previous injury concerns. With the playoff race intensifying, the Yankees' decision could significantly impact their postseason prospects.
- •Yankees are interested in Detroit's Tarik Skubal.
- •Skubal is a two-time Cy Young winner with recent injury recovery.
- •Trade would likely require top prospects from the Yankees.
- •Yankees' rotation is already strong but may need further reinforcement.
- •Upcoming trade deadline adds urgency to Yankees' decision-making.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Mailbag: Weighing a Tarik Skubal pursuit
"The Yankees have a loaded rotation this year, but all eyes are on the Tigers’ ace this deadline.
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