Yankees decline trade for Tarik Skubal over prospect demands
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The New York Yankees engaged in trade discussions with the Detroit Tigers regarding pitcher Tarik Skubal but opted not to include top prospect George Lombard Jr. in the deal. According to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, the Tigers set a high price centered around Lombard, whom the Yankees were not willing to trade. Following these negotiations, the Tigers sent Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith, indicating a shift in Detroit's strategy once Hope became available.
- •Yankees discussed Skubal trade before the Tigers' deal with the Dodgers.
- •Detroit's trade demands centered around George Lombard Jr.
- •Lombard is ranked as the Yankees' top prospect.
- •Tigers traded Skubal to Dodgers for Zyhir Hope and others.
- •Cashman confirmed Yankees' unwillingness to trade Lombard.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Cashman said Tigers wanted ‘certain player’ for Tarik Skubal ahead of George Lombard Jr.’s promotion
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Yankees Balked at Tigers’ Asking Price for Tarik Skubal
"Trade talks between the Yankees and Detroit Tigers about all-world ace Tarik Skubal didn’t get very far. “They did have some asks our way that we were unwilling to do,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday, shortly after the MLB trade deadline passed. “But it was a very specific ask and a certain player — and a player we weren’t willing to play with in that arena on Tarik Skubal, ...
"The Yankees reportedly discussed Tarik Skubal with Detroit but refused to include top prospect George Lombard Jr. in a potential trade.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:04 PMYankees’ Cashman said Tigers wanted ‘certain player’ for Tarik Skubal ahead of George Lombard Jr.’s promotion
Trade talks between the Yankees and Detroit Tigers about all-world ace Tarik Skubal didn’t get very far. “They did have some asks our way that we were unwilling to do,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday, shortly after the MLB trade deadline passed. “But it was a very specific ask and a certain player — and a player we weren’t willing to play with in that arena on Tarik Skubal, ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:54 PMReport: Yankees Balked at Tigers’ Asking Price for Tarik Skubal
The Yankees reportedly discussed Tarik Skubal with Detroit but refused to include top prospect George Lombard Jr. in a potential trade.
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