Overview
- Steve Phillips proposed the Mets send Brandon Sproat, Jonah Tong, Luisangel Acuña and Brett Baty to Detroit for Tarik Skubal.
- Newsweek relayed a FanSided prediction that New York could pursue Skubal to fill its ace void after missing the playoffs.
- Coverage notes Detroit is reportedly far apart with Skubal on an extension, fueling chatter that the Tigers could listen to offers.
- Analysts warn that Skubal is a likely one-year rental with an extension viewed as unlikely before free agency.
- Both pieces characterize a blockbuster as possible in theory yet difficult given the prospect cost, market competition and expected contract size.