Yankees eye trade for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The New York Yankees are reportedly targeting Tarik Skubal for a trade as the July deadline approaches. Despite the Yankees' strong starting rotation led by Gerrit Cole and Max Fried, adding Skubal could enhance their postseason chances significantly. Executives believe that the Detroit Tigers may be willing to move Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, which has put several teams, including the Yankees, in pursuit. The Yankees can leverage their young talent to make a compelling offer, making them strong contenders in the American League if the deal is executed.
- •Yankees currently have a strong rotation with Cole and Fried.
- •Tarik Skubal may be available as Tigers consider trades.
- •Skubal is viewed as a key asset at the trade deadline.
- •Yankees could offer young prospects to secure Skubal's contract.
- •A trade would likely enhance Yankees' chances for postseason success.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees predicted to trade for $32M 2-time Cy Young winner to supercharge World Series dreams
"The New York Yankees already have one of the best starting rotations in the entire league. They could add even more of a pitching threat by trading for the biggest name at the deadline.
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