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MLB Rumors: How Tigers Are Leaning on a Tarik Skubal Trade, Off-Limits Yankees, More
Heyman said the Cubs, Rays, Phillies, Braves and Dodgers are pursuing the reigning AL Cy Young winner as Detroit weighs a trade.
- Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch addressed trade speculation on Monday regarding ace pitcher Tarik Skubal as the franchise weighs whether to trade their star or pursue a postseason push before the August 3 deadline.
- Skubal, the reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, is earning $32 million in 2026 and can become a free agent following the season, fueling trade speculation around the Tigers' ace.
- ESPN insider Alden Gonzalez reported a "growing sense" among rival executives that Detroit will retain Skubal through August 3, though many evaluators believe the Los Angeles Dodgers are best positioned if circumstances change.
- Addressing the speculation directly, Skubal insisted he has "zero appetite" to be traded and expressed a desire to remain with the organization and help the team compete for a World Series.
- Detroit's strong performance since June 1 has complicated the front office's decision, as the club has only 12 games remaining before the August 3 deadline to determine whether to hold or trade its ace.
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New Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Reveal Tigers 'At Least Mulling' Potential Deal at MLB Deadline
<p>The Detroit Tigers have not ruled out the possibility of moving star pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, The Athletic's <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7462410/2026/07/22/mlb-trade-deadline-tarik-skubal-tigers/?unlocked_article_code=1.zlA.o6Ku.FuMh9Y_MdKvn&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink∣=url-share-ta">Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon</a> reported Wednesday.</p>
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