What happened: The Detroit Tigers will likely target starting pitchers who dominate the strike zone in any deal involving Tarik Skubal, per MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The Tampa Bay Rays have surfaced as a potential partner that fits those parameters.
Why it matters: Detroit sits 4.5 games back in the wild-card chase and is weighing moving Tarik Skubal ahead of the August 3 deadline. Controllable starting pitching remains a longstanding priority for the front office.
By the numbers: Tampa Bay holds a 55-41 record this season.
What to watch: Detroit will evaluate the starting pitching market in the coming days.