Passan: Tigers want to trade Tarik Skubal - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com, citing Jeff Passan, reported that many Major League Baseball executives believe the Detroit Tigers want to trade starting pitcher Tarik Skubal as the trade deadline approaches. The item, written by Eric Samulski and sourced to YouTube, frames the situation less as whether Detroit has interest in moving Skubal and more as whether the club can find a workable deal.

According to the NBCSports.com report, the Tigers are trying to stay competitive rather than launch a longer-term reset, which could narrow the types of offers they would seriously consider. The article says Detroit is not primarily seeking prospects who may need significant time before reaching the major league roster. That preference could make a Skubal trade more difficult, even with broad interest from other clubs.

The report indicates that multiple teams are interested in Skubal, but Detroit would need a package strong enough to justify parting with its ace. In that context, the Tigers’ challenge is finding a trade partner able to provide major league-ready value or near-term help while also meeting the price for a high-end starting pitcher.

The development matters because controllable, top-tier starting pitching is among the most valuable commodities at the MLB trade deadline. If Skubal is genuinely available, his market could shape deadline strategy for contenders seeking rotation help and for the Tigers as they balance present competitiveness with roster-building decisions.