Rival Executives Believe Tigers Could Move Tarik Skubal

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Rival Executives Believe Tigers Could Move Tarik Skubal

“Any club out of the postseason picture has to consider moving that player,” one NL executive said regarding Tarik Skubal’s future in Detroit. Before elbow surgery, the two-time Cy Young winner was 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA and 52 strikeouts in seven starts. With the Tigers collapsing since his injury, rival executives increasingly believe Detroit could seriously explore trade offers by July.

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