"It's a logical position for a PBO to take, since you never know when a team might emerge with an outlandish trade offer that is too good to pass up. Reports indicate that Skubal is unlikely to be dealt, both because the Tigers' "asking prices are enormous" (as per ESPN's Buster Olney) and because keeping Skubal atop the rotation obviously gives Detroit a much better chance of winning the World Series in 2026."
" So anyone in our organization, at any level. It's not a commentary on Tarik specifically. Sort of a blanket team-building approach. I think I can't do my job without listening. I can't do my job without exploring anything that may or may not have legs. Some are maybe very likely moves, and some are going to be extremely unlikely. But you can't actually fully vet those opportunities unless you are willing to listen. So that's how we're doing it."
The Tigers continue to look for starting and relief pitching while seeking offense upgrades that will not block top prospects such as Kevin McGonigle. The organization maintains a policy against designating any player as untouchable and intends to listen to and fully vet potential trade opportunities, even those that seem unlikely. Tarik Skubal's trade status remains unsettled, with the team open to discussions but reports suggesting a trade is unlikely due to enormous asking prices and Skubal's value to a rotation that improves Detroit's 2026 World Series chances.
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