Overview
- Sportsnet’s David Singh forecasts a July trade sending the two-time AL Cy Young winner to Atlanta, citing a strong first half and an aggressive deadline push by GM Alex Anthopoulos.
- Newsweek highlights that Skubal is entering his final season before free agency as a Scott Boras client, with expectations of a record-setting pitcher contract that could price out Detroit.
- Dodgers insiders say Los Angeles has discussed Skubal and possesses the prospect capital to compete, with one report comparing Detroit’s asking price to the Juan Soto haul for a one-year rental.
- Tigers GM Jeff Greenberg declined to engage on trade or extension talk, saying only that “Tarik is a Detroit Tiger,” leaving the market to speculation for now.
- Yahoo Sports reports a separate view labeling the Mets as Skubal’s best fit in a potential blockbuster while noting some belief Detroit could keep him through 2025 before free agency.