Skubal leads MLB deadline market as Monday cutoff nears

He has a 2.03 ERA over his past five starts.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

What happened: Tarik Skubal, 29, can become a free agent this offseason after winning consecutive Cy Young awards. The left-hander has struck out 41 batters across his past 31 innings.

Why it matters: His limited remaining club control could make him a stretch-run rental unless a new contract follows. Back-to-back Cy Young awards and his recent form raise the likely acquisition cost.

By the numbers: Skubal has a 2.03 ERA in his past five starts, averaging 11.9 strikeouts per nine innings over that span.

What to watch: Watch whether an offer materializes before Monday's 6 p.m. EDT deadline or Skubal stays in place for the stretch run.

Sources

AP News 2026-07-31T18:09:13.525838+00:00

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