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Tigers Likely to Trade Skubal Before Deadline

FOX Sports insider Ken Rosenthal reports Detroit Tigers are trending toward trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3 trade deadline as the team continues to struggle with injuries and a poor record.

Despite Skubal's talent—he's won the AL Cy Young in each of the last two seasons and has a 2.70 ERA this season—the Tigers' bleak outlook makes a trade likely. Skubal, who has been on the injured list since May 4 after elbow surgery, is viewed as the top potential trade candidate hitting free agency this offseason.

If he proves healthy, teams will line up to acquire the lefty, though the Tigers must decide if they're willing to move him amid their 22-37 record, tied for the worst in the American League. argolida.life