Tigers are ‘super close’ to trading Tarik Skubal, Yankees expected to be involved
The Detroit Tigers are actively engaging in trade discussions for Tarik Skubal as the MLB deadline approaches.
The story so far
The Detroit Tigers are reportedly approaching a potential trade involving pitcher Tarik Skubal. Sources cited by NJ.com indicate that the team is "super close" to finalizing a deal, with the New York Yankees identified as a team expected to be involved in the discussions.
Bleacher Report and MLB Trade Rumors indicate that the Tigers are managing a broader trade outlook beyond Skubal, having recently updated their internal valuations for three other potential trade candidates. Meanwhile, CBS Sports reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers may be exiting the sweepstakes for Skubal, while the New York Mets are potentially considering a deeper teardown of their roster.
Whether a trade concludes prior to the deadline depends on the final alignment between the Tigers and interested clubs.
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Who reported it (8)
- Dodgers predicted to make Tarik Skubal trade decision to irritate all of MLB Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Passan: Tigers want to trade Tarik Skubal NBC Sports · 6h ago
- Why Tigers might have 'no choice' but to anger players and fans with Tarik Skubal trade Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Tigers get updated values on three non-Tarik Skubal trade candidates Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Trade Deadline Outlook: Detroit Tigers MLB Trade Rumors · 6h ago
- MLB rumors: Dodgers may be out on Skubal, who's scouting Foster Griffin, Mets could be in for deeper teardown CBS Sports · 6h ago
- New Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Reveal Tigers' Stance, Top Landing Spots Ahead of MLB Deadline Bleacher Report · 6h ago
- Tigers are ‘super close’ to trading Tarik Skubal, Yankees expected to be involved NJ.com · 6h ago
The obvious questions
Are the Dodgers still pursuing Tarik Skubal?
According to CBS Sports, the Dodgers may be out of the running for Skubal.
Are other players being traded by the Tigers?
Yahoo Sports reports that the Tigers have updated values for three trade candidates who are not Tarik Skubal.
Which team is expected to be involved in a Skubal deal?
NJ.com reports that the New York Yankees are expected to be involved in the discussions.
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