Tigers ace Tarik Skubal issues warning to team as trade rumors linger
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, a pending free agent, warned that if the last-place team does not improve soon, a roster shakeup including potentially trading him is likely.
- The Tigers currently hold a 30-44 record, with just a 15.4% chance to reach the playoffs, prompting concerns about their competitiveness this season.
- Skubal, who recently returned from elbow surgery, is considered a top trade candidate before the August 3 trade deadline, with teams like the Blue Jays, Braves, Cubs, and Dodgers showing interest.
- The Tigers passed on trading Skubal in the offseason but may have to reconsider if they do not view the team as playoff-caliber by the deadline.
- Skubal emphasized the urgency for the team to win every game moving forward, especially with a crucial series against division-leading White Sox approaching.
