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Tigers likely to trade Tarik Skubal as playoff hopes fade

Created at 31 May · 7:55 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

The Detroit Tigers are increasingly likely to trade pitcher Tarik Skubal before the deadline as their playoff hopes diminish. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, is recovering from elbow surgery and has about a month to re-establish his trade value. Several teams, including the Dodgers, Yankees, and Braves, are reportedly interested.

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Key Numbers

2Cy Young Awards won by Tarik Skubal
14games back from first place
11.5games back in last place
34-26Guardians record
22-37Tigers record

Who's Involved

Tarik Skubal
Detroit Tigers pitcher, two-time Cy Young winner, recovering from elbow surgery
Ken Rosenthal
The Athletic reporter, stated trade is becoming more likely
Mark Feinsand
MLB.com executive, surveyed league executives on Skubal trade
Los Angeles Dodgers
Team mentioned as a potential suitor for Skubal
New York Yankees
Team mentioned as a potential suitor for Skubal
Atlanta Braves
Team mentioned as a potential suitor for Skubal

↳ Why This Matters

The Detroit Tigers, despite reaching the playoffs in 2025 and making significant offseason moves, have fallen to last place in 2026. Their offense and defense have struggled, and their bullpen has been a major weakness. Pitcher Tarik Skubal, who won his second consecutive Cy Young Award in 2025, has been out since early May with an elbow injury. With the team far out of contention, trading Skubal, who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season, has become a realistic possibility.

Key facts

  • Detroit Tigers are increasingly likely to trade pitcher Tarik Skubal before the deadline.
  • The Tigers' playoff hopes have faded significantly, with the team in last place.
  • Skubal is recovering from elbow surgery and is on an accelerated timeline to return.
  • Teams are expected to line up for Skubal if he returns healthy by mid-to-late June.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves are mentioned as potential suitors.

The Detroit Tigers, despite reaching the playoffs in 2025 and making significant offseason moves, have fallen to last place in 2026. Their offense and defense have struggled, and their bullpen has been a major weakness. Pitcher Tarik Skubal, who won his second consecutive Cy Young Award in 2025, has been out since early May with an elbow injury. With the team far out of contention, trading Skubal, who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season, has become a realistic possibility.

Frequently asked questions

The Tigers are far out of playoff contention, and Skubal is on an expiring contract, making a trade the best option for the organization.

He is on an accelerated timeline after elbow surgery and hopes to return by mid-to-late June.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves have been mentioned as potential suitors, with the Milwaukee Brewers also a wildcard possibility.

Even as a pending free agent, Skubal would bring a substantial return due to his proven ability to tilt the odds in postseason games.

What Happens Next

01Tarik Skubal is scheduled to throw again on Monday and face hitters.
02Skubal aims to return to a big-league mound by mid-to-late June.
03The MLB trade deadline is approximately one month after Skubal's potential return.

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How It Developed

31 May · 7:43 PM
The Detroit Tigers are increasingly likely to trade pitcher Tarik Skubal before the deadline as their playoff hopes fade.
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