{"id":55934,"date":"2022-08-01T10:11:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T14:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=55934"},"modified":"2022-08-01T10:11:03","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T14:11:03","slug":"tarik-skubal-trade-matches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2022\/08\/01\/tarik-skubal-trade-matches\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarik Skubal Trade Matches That Make Sense"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2022\/07\/28\/detroit-tigers-trade-deadline-2022\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Tigers<\/a> have not lived up to expectations and will likely ship off a few players before the August 2 trade deadline. With no one off limits, speculation has formed around 25-year-old starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. In his third season, the lefty has compiled a 3.67 ERA in 20 starts, with 113 strikeouts in 112 2\/3 innings. Every contending team would love a chance to acquire the young starter under control through 2026. Here are the clubs that make the most sense to strike a blockbuster deal with Detroit.<\/p>\n<h2>Tarik Skubal Trade<\/h2>\n<h3>Texas Rangers<\/h3>\n<p>After reportedly missing out on Luis Castillo, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/texas-rangers\/\" target=\"_self\">Texas Rangers<\/a> could be a suitor for Skubal. Their playoff-ready offense is held back by a subpar rotation, motivating them to strike a deadline deal for pitching. With his brother Jace Jung already in the Tigers&#8217; system, Rangers prospect Josh Jung could headline the return to Detroit. If catcher Sam Huff is available, Texas seems to have the arsenal to strike a trade for the southpaw.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rangers were strongly in mix for Luis Castillo before the Mariners acquired him from the Reds, sources tell <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthletic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ken_Rosenthal\/status\/1553209312356569088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 30, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Atlanta Braves<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/atlanta-braves\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Braves<\/a> could use another reliable starter to win back-to-back titles. Skubal fits into their young rotation led by Max Fried, and Atlanta has the capital to entice Detroit. With Ozzie Albies having a down year and plenty of surplus offense in case of his absence, a one-for-one major league swap is possible. Albies for Skubal would make the headlines, and the Tigers could use Albies&#8217; bat in their lineup, even with his struggles.<\/p>\n<h3>New York Yankees<\/h3>\n<p>When a high-profile player becomes available for trade, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/new-york-yankees\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Yankees<\/a> are always in the mix. A combination of top prospects, Jasson Dominguez and Oswald Peraza, could be very convincing. This trade would be a win-win, as the Yankees could add Skubal to an already good rotation. In contrast, Detroit would receive two highly touted minor leaguers, which could make an impact.<\/p>\n<h3>St. Louis Cardinals<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/category\/st-louis-cardinals\/\" target=\"_self\">St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> have been in rumors involving numerous stars this month, so it makes sense they&#8217;d be in talks for Skubal. Their strong roster led by Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt lacks starting pitching depth, with Jack Flaherty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlbtraderumors.com\/2022\/07\/cardinals-transfer-jack-flaherty-to-60-day-il.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">recently placed on the 60-day IL<\/a>. Besides Adam Wainwright, there aren&#8217;t many recognizable starters. The Tigers are looking for current major league talent, so a one-for-one swap of Skubal and young third baseman Nolan Gorman would make sense.<\/p>\n<p>With the Trade Deadline rapidly approaching, a Tarik Skubal trade would be very controversial among the Tigers&#8217; fans. It could signal the start of another rebuild under a new regime. But, the impact felt by the players acquired for the new Detroit ace might eventually outweigh the heartbreak.<\/p>\n<p>Main\u00a0 Image<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"URVELOUZQRFL6de7grQxng\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1242185861\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'URVELOUZQRFL6de7grQxng',sig:'8rSACAhIP05-RyZ5yR_R25k2trYaDWkZTdHeNTOodSI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1242185861',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Players Mentioned:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/skubata01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tarik Skubal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=castilu02,castilu01,castil025lui,castil020lui,castil014lui,castil023lui,castil019lui,castil018lui&amp;search=Luis+Castillo&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luis Castillo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=jung--002jac&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jace Jung<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=jung--000jos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Jung<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/huffsa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Huff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/friedma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Fried<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/albieoz01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ozzie Albies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=,doming002jas&amp;search=Jasson+Dominguez&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jasson Dominguez<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=peraza002osw&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oswald Peraza<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/arenano01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nolan Arenado<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/goldspa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Goldschmidt<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/flaheja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Flaherty<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wainwad01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Wainwright<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gormano01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nolan Gorman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Detroit Tigers have not lived up to expectations and will likely ship off a few players before the August 2 trade deadline. With no one off limits, speculation has formed around 25-year-old starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. 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