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Tigers Likely Trade Cy Young Skubal by Deadline

8/1/2026

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Summary

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The Detroit Tigers are likely to trade left-hander Tarik Skubal before the deadline on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
Skubal, a Cy Young winner, has a 2.79 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 116 strikeouts in 96 2/3 innings.
Insider Jon Morosi estimates Skubal’s trade probability at about 70 percent, naming the Dodgers, Rays and Brewers as suitors.

History

Historical Context

After a 40 % jump in August-deadline moves in 1985, MLB Commissioner Peter Ueberroth instituted a non-waiver trade deadline on August 31 1986, replacing the June 15 cutoff. That season also saw Roger Clemens set a 20-strikeout record and the Mets win the World Series, highlighting baseball’s shift toward more fluid roster management.

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Story summary

The Detroit Tigers are likely to trade left-hander Tarik Skubal before the deadline on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
Skubal, a Cy Young winner, has a 2.79 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 116 strikeouts in 96 2/3 innings.
Insider Jon Morosi estimates Skubal’s trade probability at about 70 percent, naming the Dodgers, Rays and Brewers as suitors.

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