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Yankees Eye Tarik Skubal Trade as Deadline Approaches

1/30/2026

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The New York Yankees are exploring a trade for Tarik Skubal of the Tigers, potentially with Cam Schlittler, Jasson Domínguez, and Carlos Lagrange.
Skubal is projected to earn $25.5 million in 2026 and could command an eight-year, $299 million contract, as the August 3 trade deadline nears.
The Yankees recently traded minor-league first baseman T.J. Rumfield for reliever Angel Chivilli, who has struggled with a 6.18 ERA.

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The New York Yankees are exploring a trade for Tarik Skubal of the Tigers, potentially with Cam Schlittler, Jasson Domínguez, and Carlos Lagrange.
Skubal is projected to earn $25.5 million in 2026 and could command an eight-year, $299 million contract, as the August 3 trade deadline nears.
The Yankees recently traded minor-league first baseman T.J. Rumfield for reliever Angel Chivilli, who has struggled with a 6.18 ERA.