What happened: The Detroit Tigers have already dealt Tarik Skubal, leaving no comparably obvious blockbuster in play. Smaller moves could dominate as clubs address narrower roster needs.
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More on Tarik Skubal
More on Tarik Skubal
- Skubal enters free agency targeting record pitching market
- Tigers chose Dodgers after nearing Skubal deal with Brewers, per McCullough
- Skubal leads top 100 free agents with $400M contract projection
- Ketel Marte trade talk resurfaces as Skubal's $400M projection circulates
- ESPN lists Cardinals as No. 2 fit for free agent Tarik Skubal, behind Cubs
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