Tarik Skubal Trade Likelihood Rising Amid Tigers Freefall
With the Detroit Tigers nine games out of first in their division, the likelihood they trade ace Tarik Skubal is only rising.
The Detroit Tigers sit last in the AL Central and are riddled with injuries almost one-third of the way through the season, leading insiders to believe Tarik Skubal’s time in Motor City could come to an end at the trade deadline. Heading into the season, the Tigers’ status as contenders was reason enough for them to hold onto Skubal through his final year of team control in 2026 despite interest across MLB. Now, though, as they sit 9.
5 games out of first and five games out of a Wild Card spot, they could ship him out. Tarik Skubal trade chances are rising. 1.
Tigers have lost 14 of 16 and are in last and 5 games out in WC race. 2. Tigers have 5 starters on IL.
3. Skubal is progressing since elbow scope. 4.