Trade rumors: Yankees, Skubal, Miller, Astros
Trade deadline buzz ignites as Detroit fans fear Tarik Skubal may be moved before his start.
What happened
The anxiety stems from swirling rumors that right‑hander Tarik Skubal could be dealt before his scheduled start against the Orioles. MLB.com noted the Tigers have no plans to skip the Wednesday start, while ESPN echoed that Skubal is set to pitch as deadline nears.
USA Today listed his name among the top five possible destinations. The open question remains: will the Tigers keep Skubal on the mound or move him in final hours of the deadline?
Detroit News confirmed the club’s schedule will not be altered, while another USA Today piece evaluated the five best destinations for Skubal. Observers will watch the Tigers’ next move and any official filings as the deadline closes.
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Coverage (7)
- New York Yankees' Tarik Skubal Trade Talks Could Backfire Yahoo Sports · 15d ago
- As Deadline looms, Skubal prepares for potential final start as a Tiger MLB.com · 15d ago broke it first
- Tigers' Tarik Skubal set to face O's as trade deadline nears ESPN · 15d ago
- Will Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? Ranking the five best deadline destinations USA Today · 15d ago
- Tigers, Tarik Skubal have no plans to skip scheduled start Wednesday The Detroit News · 15d ago
- Ranking the top 25 MLB trade deadline targets for 2026 USA Today · 16d ago
- Trade rumors: Yankees, Skubal, Miller, Astros MLB.com · 16d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
Which player is at the center of the trade rumors?
Tarik Skubal, a right‑hander for the Detroit Tigers.
Which teams are mentioned as possible trade partners?
The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros are cited alongside the Tigers.
What is the status of Skubal's scheduled start?
MLB.com reports the Tigers have no plans to skip his Wednesday start against the Orioles.
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