Yankees considering Tarik Skubal trade despite strong rotation

The New York Yankees are assessing the potential of trading for Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Despite boasting one of the top starting rotations in Major League Baseball—including Gerrit Cole and potential Cy Young candidate Cam Schlittler—the Yankees are open to gauging the cost if Skubal becomes available post-surgery for elbow issues. The Tigers are likely to ask for significant prospects, including George Lombard Jr. and Carlos Lagrange. Meanwhile, the Yankees might focus on bolstering other areas, such as acquiring a right-handed hitting catcher and improving their bullpen.

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