Tigers May Trade Skubal Before Deadline

The Detroit Tigers' chances of trading ace Tarik Skubal before the August 3rd MLB trade deadline are improving, according to FOX Sports insider Ken Rosenthal. With the team sitting at 22-37, tied for the worst record in the American League, and Skubal recovering from elbow surgery, the Tigers may be willing to move their star lefty who is set to hit free agency this offseason. newsbetting.cv

Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young winner, has been viewed as the top potential trade candidate this year. While his talent isn't in question, teams need assurance he'll be healthy enough to handle his regular workload once he returns, which could be in mid-to-late June. If healthy, Rosenthal expects multiple teams to pursue the pitcher with a 2.70 ERA this season.