Ken Rosenthal: Tigers trending towards trading Tarik Skubal before deadline

The Tarik Skubal draw could take place soon. As the Detroit Tigers continue to stumble and deal with injuries, FOX Sports MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes the chances of Skubal being moved before the August 3 trade deadline are improving. “That’s the trend. Talking with people around the game, that’s their feeling,” Rosenthal said of the possibility of a Skubal trade during Saturday’s MLB pregame show on FOX. “The outlook right now is pretty bleak, and honestly, it’s hard to imagine them overcoming a 14-game deficit below .500, getting back to .500, and then struggling even in a weak American League. So the question becomes, ‘Will Skubal be healthy enough?’ That’s what we don’t know.” Skubal, who won the AL Cy Young in each of the last two seasons, is one of 15 Tigers players on injured reserve, missing almost all of May after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow Since leaving May 4, the Tigers are 4-20 and 22-37 overall, tied for the worst record in the American League with the Los Angeles Angels. Additionally, the Tigers’ offense has scored just 64 total runs, the fewest in the majors. over that span. Skubal has been considered the top prospect that could be moved forward before this year’s trade deadline. He is set to enter free agency this offseason, making him an ideal trade candidate, as the Tigers will likely ask for a major payout in exchange for the star left-hander. Of course, Skubal’s talent is not in question among teams that could pursue him before the deadline. a high level. But Skubal needs to prove he’s healthy and capable of handling his usual workload when he returns, which could happen in the coming weeks, teams will start lining up to acquire him, according to Rosenthal. maybe by the end of June, as long as he’s healthy again, the teams are going to line up. And then the question becomes: Are the Tigers willing to do it?