MLB rumors: How Tigers are leaning on a Tarik Skubal trade, off-limits Yankees, more

Key Points:

• With the MLB trade deadline approaching on August 3, teams are actively scouting and planning potential trades, especially as the season progresses into its latter half.
• The San Francisco Giants, struggling this season, may trade outfielder Heliot Ramos, who remains under team control through 2029, signaling a possible long-term shift in strategy under Buster Posey; they are also expected to trade second baseman Luis Arraez and seek a taker for Willy Adames' contract.
• The Detroit Tigers face a key decision on whether to trade ace Tarik Skubal, a pending free agent, but recent strong team performance has led to a growing sentiment among rival executives that Detroit may keep him to push for a playoff spot.
• The New York Yankees are prioritizing an upgrade at catcher and are reportedly targeting Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers, a pending free agent with solid offensive metrics, as a more realistic trade option compared to other top catchers who are unlikely to move.
• Despite trade talks, the Yankees are expected to keep their top two prospects off-limits in any potential deadline deals.