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MLB·ANALYSIS·July 23, 2026 02:15 PM ET

Tigers weigh moving Tarik Skubal amid wild-card pursuit

Detroit sits 4.5 games back ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read
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What happened: The Detroit Tigers face a 10-game stretch leading into the trade deadline that will determine whether they move Tarik Skubal. The front office is weighing a potential sell-off against a postseason push following a 25-16 run over the last eight weeks.

Why it matters: Skubal remains the top potential trade asset on the market as he approaches free agency in two months. Detroit could secure a substantial return for the pitcher, especially in a market with few clear sellers. The club's recent surge and 50-50 odds of a trade have complicated the decision for president of baseball operations Scott Harris.

By the numbers: The Tigers lead the majors in team ERA over the past two months. Skubal, Troy Melton, Keider Montero and Jack Flaherty have all maintained ERAs below 3.00 during this 41-game stretch.

What to watch: Detroit closes out the pre-deadline slate with matchups against the Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles and Athletics.

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