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 (6)
- As Deadline looms, Skubal prepares for potential final start as a Tiger MLB.com · 7h ago broke it first
- Tigers' Tarik Skubal set to face O's as trade deadline nears ESPN · 7h ago
- Will Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? Ranking the five best deadline destinations USA Today · 7h ago
- Tigers, Tarik Skubal have no plans to skip scheduled start Wednesday The Detroit News · 7h ago
- Ranking the top 25 MLB trade deadline targets for 2026 USA Today · 1d ago
- Trade rumors: Yankees, Skubal, Miller, Astros MLB.com · 1d 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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