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Analyst Predicts Braves Will Land Tarik Skubal at Midseason as Dodgers Monitor Options

Detroit faces pressure to consider a deadline deal given Skubal’s walk year and projected $300 million price tag.

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.