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Tigers Seek Trade for Pitcher Tarik Skubal by Deadline

7/29/2026

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Tigers president Scott Harris is fielding trade offers for pitcher Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3, 2026 deadline.
The Tigers are under .500 and have 25.2 % playoff odds and 2.1 % World Series odds.
Skubal, who has a 2.70 ERA since elbow surgery and a 7 1/3-inning, 12-strikeout outing versus Kansas City, is tied to a trade package Harris is reportedly seeking with no exclusions, possibly a controllable starter and high-end prospects.

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Tigers president Scott Harris is fielding trade offers for pitcher Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3, 2026 deadline.
The Tigers are under .500 and have 25.2 % playoff odds and 2.1 % World Series odds.
Skubal, who has a 2.70 ERA since elbow surgery and a 7 1/3-inning, 12-strikeout outing versus Kansas City, is tied to a trade package Harris is reportedly seeking with no exclusions, possibly a controllable starter and high-end prospects.