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Tigers Poised to Trade Tarik Skubal Ahead of Deadline

8/1/2026

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Tigers Trade Skubal

The Detroit Tigers are likely to trade pitcher Tarik Skubal before the 2026 deadline on August 3.
Kalshi rates the trade price at 91%, up 14% two days.
Jon Morosi gives Skubal a 70% chance of being dealt, naming the Dodgers, Rays and Brewers suitors.
Harris aims to acquire a starter like Emmet Sheehan, a reliever and a prospect as Tigers face a $246.2 million payroll that exceeds the $244 million luxury-tax limit.

Summary

Tigers Revamp Rotation

Detroit scratched Casey Mize from Friday’s start, opting for a bullpen game and moving him to Tuesday in Seattle.
Manager A.J. Hinch said relievers Ty Madden (2.67 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) and Tyler Holton could open the series.
Veteran Kenley Jansen, who logged three saves and nine strikeouts without allowing a run, is a trade candidate.
A roster spot may be cleared for top prospect Max Clark, promoted Thursday.

History

Historical Context

After the 1996 collective-bargaining agreement introduced MLB’s first competitive-balance tax, the 1997 season saw the New York Yankees exceed the new limit and pay $4.4 million, while the Baltimore Orioles paid $4.0 million. The tax threshold has risen to $244 million for 2026, prompting the Detroit Tigers to consider trading pitcher Tarik Skubal to avoid a surcharge.

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Tigers Trade Skubal

The Detroit Tigers are likely to trade pitcher Tarik Skubal before the 2026 deadline on August 3.
Kalshi rates the trade price at 91%, up 14% two days.
Jon Morosi gives Skubal a 70% chance of being dealt, naming the Dodgers, Rays and Brewers suitors.
Harris aims to acquire a starter like Emmet Sheehan, a reliever and a prospect as Tigers face a $246.2 million payroll that exceeds the $244 million luxury-tax limit.

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