New York Yankees consider acquiring Cy Young pitcher Tarik Skubal

The New York Yankees, coming off a strong start to the season, are reportedly targeting Detroit Tigers right‑hander Tarik Skubal. Skubal, a two‑time Cy Young Award winner, is under a $32 million contract that the Yankees could assume in a trade that would further solidify an already deep rotation that includes Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Cam Schlittler and others.

Former Yankees reliever Ruben Marinaccio, now with the San Diego Padres, said the Padres’ pitching staff benefits from the coaching of pitching coach Ruben Niebla and bullpen coach Ben Fritz. He praised their ability to develop pitchers and improve performance, suggesting the Padres are a strong model for pitching development.

Both stories highlight the Yankees’ ongoing evaluation of roster moves and the broader discussion of pitcher development across MLB clubs.