MLB trade deadline sees Mets pitcher eyed for trade, Yankees pursue Tigers ace Skubal

The New York Mets are expected to move their $8 million, two‑time All‑Star pitcher before the June deadline as the club trails in the NL East and aims to avoid becoming a seller. Multiple reports note that the Mets’ front office is under pressure to add offensive help while considering pitching deals.

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are identified as the leading contender to acquire Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Skubal recently warned the Tigers that the team must improve quickly, saying, “The reality is we need to play better baseball or else, come the deadline, you give the front office an option to reassess where this team is.” Although he has not asked for a trade, his comments have intensified speculation. ESPN analysts give Skubal an 85 % chance of being traded, with the Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays also mentioned as potential suitors. The Yankees, currently leading the American League with 46 wins, are expected to add pieces at the deadline to bolster their World Series hopes.