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Brewers Target Skubal, Miller, Risk Top Prospects

7/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Milwaukee Brewers will be aggressive before the Aug. 3, 2026 deadline.
They have contacted Detroit for starter Tarik Skubal (2.65 ERA) and San Diego for closer Mason Miller (0.86 ERA, 25 saves), a move that could cost two top-100 prospects from Milwaukee’s six-player pool that includes No. 1 Jesús Made.
ESPN lists Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara (4.01 ERA) as a 25% trade possibility while the Brewers sit 64-38, half-game behind the Dodgers.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox traded Nomar Garciaparra for Orlando Cabrera, Doug Mientkiewicz and Dave Roberts at the July 31 deadline, then won 22 of 25 games, clinched the AL Wild Card and broke an 86-year championship drought. Milwaukee’s 2026 pursuit of pitchers Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller mirrors that deadline aggression as the Brewers gamble on a pennant while risking future depth.

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Story summary

Milwaukee Brewers will be aggressive before the Aug. 3, 2026 deadline.
They have contacted Detroit for starter Tarik Skubal (2.65 ERA) and San Diego for closer Mason Miller (0.86 ERA, 25 saves), a move that could cost two top-100 prospects from Milwaukee’s six-player pool that includes No. 1 Jesús Made.
ESPN lists Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcántara (4.01 ERA) as a 25% trade possibility while the Brewers sit 64-38, half-game behind the Dodgers.

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