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CBS Sports' Mike Axisa ranks the 25 players most likely to be traded by the Aug. 3 deadline, led by Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, with a mix of rentals and controllable veterans like Taylor Ward, Freddy Peralta, and CJ Abrams. The piece notes that muddled wildcard standings have created a broad buyer-seller dynamic and outlines potential destinations and what moves could look like for teams across the league.
With the MLB trade deadline under six weeks away, Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta and Joe Ryan headline a crowded market as 11 buyers and sellers are mapped out. Milwaukee and Tampa Bay are seen ready to swing big, while the Dodgers, Phillies, Yankees and Cubs also eye impactful moves. The piece pairs teams with likely fits—Brewers and Rays on Skubal; Phillies with Matt Chapman; Yankees on C.J. Abrams; Cubs on Joe Ryan; White Sox on Reid Detmers; Padres on Jo Adell—and Angels and Tigers listed as sellers (Detmers and Skubal as top chips) and Mets as a seller with Peralta—though many moves remain uncertain and could shift before the deadline.
Detroit pulled ahead 4-3 in the seventh on Kerry Carpenter’s go-ahead two-run double off Brandon Eisert after the White Sox built a 3-2 lead with solo homers by Randal Grichuk and Junior Pérez; Tarik Skubal exited after a solid start with his ERA just over 3, and the game featured notable on-field tension as Sox bench chatter and questions about sign-stealing surfaced around the drama-filled opener.
The Yankees are reportedly pursuing Tarik Skubal, with Detroit eyeing Yankees prospects George Lombard Jr. and Carlos Lagrange as the centerpiece of a deal. Skubal’s pending free agency after this season makes a big return likely for Detroit, and New York may mortgage future assets to fortify a rotation (potentially alongside Cole, Fried and Rodón) and bolster the bullpen in a bid to outpace the Dodgers for a 2026 title. Detroit’s weaker division keeps the chatter alive, though a deal hinges on value and risk.
Tarik Skubal struck out eight and allowed two solo homers in 5.2 innings as the Tigers fell 3-2 to the White Sox; after ending a bases-loaded situation with a strikeout in the fifth, he yelled toward the Sox dugout, triggering a brief confrontation with injured pitcher Mike Vasil as umpires conferred. No ejections followed, but the moment underscored a tense night in a hard-fought game.
Sports Illustrated's MLB trade-deadline preview ranks 25 realistic candidates, led by Tarik Skubal as Detroit’s centerpiece and predicting who will move over the next six weeks based on performance, control through 2026, and fit for contenders; the list mixes pitchers and hitters and flags trades like Willson Contreras and Aroldis Chapman as likely, while stars such as Byron Buxton and Jeremy Peña are deemed not moved this deadline.
Tarik Skubal issued an 'or else' warning to the Tigers, saying the front office may need to reassess the roster by the Aug. 3 trade deadline if Detroit doesn’t improve, as the 30-44 Tigers sit nine games back in the AL Central. Skubal has returned from elbow surgery and, with a 2.81 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 48 innings, remains a valuable asset for contenders—while he stresses focusing on winning today and letting the season’s progression shape the team’s approach.
Struggling Detroit sits at 30-44 and near the bottom of the AL, as Tarik Skubal warns the team it must improve or face a roster shakeup at the trade deadline, potentially including the ace himself. Back from elbow surgery and 3-3 with a 2.81 ERA in eight starts, Skubal is viewed as a premium asset at the Aug. 3 deadline, with multiple suitors (e.g., Blue Jays, Braves, Cubs, Dodgers) possible. Detroit has not shown a stated long-term plan yet and playoff odds remain slim, heightening the pressure on ownership and the front office.
The Yankees are unlikely to land Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline as their priorities are catcher and bullpen, with Detroit considering Yankees prospects (notably George Lombard Jr. and reliever Carlos Lagrange); a Lombard-for-a-rental deal is deemed a 'no chance,' and the Yankees' catchers are hitting only .184 with a .548 OPS.
Detroit pitcher Tarik Skubal urged his team to improve and commit to better play, noting that with him nearing free agency the Tigers may have to reassess their roster at the upcoming trade deadline.
Detroit Tigers plan to activate Tarik Skubal on Saturday vs. Cleveland after an elbow procedure using a NanoNeedle scope, with Casey Mize likely back Sunday; if both return, Detroit would roll a six-man rotation featuring Skubal, Mize, Troy Melton, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty and Keider Montero as they push for a playoff spot.
Tarik Skubal is nearing a return to Detroit’s rotation after a dominant rehab start a month after elbow surgery, while Aaron Judge is out 4-6 weeks with a stress fracture in his right rib cage; the Injury Report also notes Dylan Cease’s return for the Blue Jays and provides updates on other MLB injuries and timelines.
Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings in a High-A rehab start (54 pitches, six strikeouts, 16 swings-and-misses), and if his progress holds he could be back with Detroit within days—potentially as early as June 12 vs. the Guardians. The NanoNeedle procedure used in his surgery is drawing attention for speeding pitcher recoveries, following similar progress by Blake Snell, and a quick return could lift the Tigers and potentially influence MLB injury rehab norms.
Jed Hoyer says the Cubs’ willingness to chase a big trade at the deadline depends on how securing a first-round bye would boost World Series odds, so blockbuster moves must be weighed against the team’s standing. With the Cubs about seven games out of a bye, they need to improve first, since the bye—and the associated odds—can heavily influence whether a Tarik Skubal-type deal is worth the long-term risk.
Tarik Skubal will begin a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Sunday after elbow surgery to remove a loose body, with a potential return to the Tigers after one start. The team highlighted the NanoNeedle procedure (dubbed the SkubalScope) as a factor in his rapid progress, noting he has already begun throwing and could be back in the majors within weeks. The update also mentions Trey Sweeney’s season-ending shoulder surgery, and tight potential implications for Detroit’s rotation and playoff chase, including ongoing trade speculation surrounding Skubal.