RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesWith the MLB trade deadline now just over 50 hours away, the biggest question around baseball remains the same: Will the Detroit Tigers actually trade Tarik Skubal, and what will they get in return?
The back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner has become the most coveted player on the trade market, drawing interest from contenders across both leagues. While speculation continues to intensify, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi provided a meaningful update on Saturday morning that sheds light on where things currently stand between the Tigers and the clubs pursuing their ace.
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Tigers Continue Evaluating Trade Offers
According to Morosi, Detroit has begun taking the next step in the trade process by discussing specific prospects with interested teams.
“The Tigers have had preliminary discussions of prospect names with other clubs, as they seek to determine which teams — if any — will meet the high threshold to move Skubal.”
The update suggests talks have progressed beyond general interest, with Detroit now evaluating whether any organization possesses both the prospect depth and willingness to meet what is expected to be an enormous asking price.
That doesn’t mean a trade is imminent, but it does indicate the Tigers are seriously exploring their options.
Detroit Isn’t Rushing a Decision
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) stands on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. While plenty of teams would love to add a pitcher of Skubal’s caliber, the Tigers remain under no pressure to move him.
As one of baseball’s elite starters, Skubal represents the type of player organizations rarely make available. If he wasn’t set to become a free agent, he likely wouldn’t be available.
The Tigers leverage isn’t what it seems, because despite having the top pitcher available, they don’t want to not trade him and get nothing when he leaves as a free agent.
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Deadline Drama Is Just Beginning
With just over two days remaining before the deadline, the Skubal sweepstakes appear to be entering their most important stage.
Several contenders have reportedly remained in the mix, and preliminary discussions involving prospect packages suggest negotiations are becoming more substantive. Whether one team ultimately meets Detroit’s steep demands remains the biggest question.
For now, Morosi’s update confirms that conversations are ongoing, but no finish line has been crossed. As the deadline draws closer, expect Skubal to remain the center of baseball’s biggest trade story until the Tigers either pull off a blockbuster deal or decide their ace is staying put.
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