Tarik Skubal's Trade Rumors Intensify as He Returns from Elbow Surgery

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, the league's hottest deadline trade asset, made his first start since elbow surgery on May 6, facing the Cleveland Guardians and surrendering a rare two‑run home run. His return comes as Detroit, 29‑42 and well below .500, continues to explore trade options before the July 31 deadline.

Teams reportedly interested include the Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves, with additional speculation linking the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and other postseason contenders. The Tigers are expected to seek top‑100 prospects in any deal, leveraging Skubal’s contract‑year status and his performance in upcoming rehab outings to determine his market value.