{"id":109269,"date":"2025-11-07T22:52:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=109269"},"modified":"2025-11-07T22:52:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T03:52:30","slug":"could-orioles-make-trade-for-tarik-skubal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/11\/07\/could-orioles-make-trade-for-tarik-skubal\/","title":{"rendered":"Could the Orioles Make a Trade for Tarik Skubal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Detroit Tigers and left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal<\/a> are in the middle of a contract negotiation that seems to be going nowhere.<\/p>\n

Skubal and Detroit were reportedly $250 million apart from each other in their negotiations on a new long-term deal, according to SNY<\/a>. It didn’t help matters that the Tigers seemingly offended their 28-year-old ace with a four-year, $80 million offer<\/a> at the end of his 2024 Cy Young Award season. Now, rumors are circulating that the team might trade him if they can’t agree.<\/p>\n

The Baltimore Orioles are a team in desperate need of stable pitching<\/a> for the 2026 season. They have Grayson Rodriguez<\/a> and Tyler Wells<\/a> coming back from injury, but need another established ace in the rotation. Could the Orioles make a play for Skubal?<\/p>\n

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Jul 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Orioles Lack Capital on a Trade for Tarik Skubal<\/h2>\n

Detroit would likely be seeking MLB-ready outfielders, a second baseman, or a pair of arms to move the needle for a potential deal. Baltimore has all of those in some capacity, but trading them would mean going into another potential rebuild.<\/p>\n

Dylan Beavers<\/a> is on the cusp of breaking out with the Orioles in 2026. He had a .227\/.375\/.775 slash line with four home runs in 35 games, along with 26 walks to 36 strikeouts. Colton Cowser<\/a> missed part of the season with a broken thumb, but still slugged 16 home runs.<\/p>\n

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Expect to see Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers called up to the Orioles on or after August 15th – Prospects called up for the first time on Aug. 15 or later cannot exceed 45 days of MLB service this season which keeps them eligible for Rookie of the Year next season. pic.twitter.com\/L2wNGsuwqM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Prospect Savant (@ProspectSavant) August 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n