Overview
- Multiple outlets, including The Athletic and CBS Sports, have linked Boston to Skubal as trade interest intensifies, with the Dodgers, Mets and Mariners also cited as suitors.
- No deal is in place, and reporting characterizes Detroit as receptive to inquiries rather than actively shopping the left-hander.
- CBS Sports’ framework suggests a Boston package would likely start with Wilyer Abreu or Triston Casas, with prospects such as Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer or Ceddanne Rafaela and pitching prospects potentially included.
- Craig Breslow’s reported offseason focus is a frontline starter to pair with Garrett Crochet and a right-handed power bat, which has reduced emphasis on an Alex Bregman reunion in recent chatter.
- Skubal, a Scott Boras client, dominated in 2025 with a 2.21 ERA, 0.891 WHIP and ~6.5 WAR, but any trade would likely be for a short-term rental given widespread expectations he will test free agency.