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MLB Trade Deadline Heats Up with Skubal Rumors
1 Aug
Summary
- Tarik Skubal, a back-to-back Cy Young winner, is expected to be traded.
- MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET on Monday, August 3.
- Several other prominent players like Freddy Peralta are also rumored to be available.
As the August 3 trade deadline nears, Major League Baseball is buzzing with potential blockbuster deals. Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back American League Cy Young winner, is widely expected to be traded by the Detroit Tigers, a move that could significantly alter the playoff picture with just two months remaining in the regular season.
Other prominent players generating trade buzz include the Mets' Freddy Peralta, who was a late scratch from his recent start due to intensified negotiations, and the Giants' Luis Arraez. The deadline mandates that all trade details must be finalized and submitted by 6 p.m. ET on August 3 for acquired players to be eligible for the postseason.
While Skubal is considered the top pitching commodity, several other notable pitchers are also available, such as Robbie Ray, Kevin Gausman, and another Tigers pitcher, Casey Mize. The San Diego Padres' closer Mason Miller is also mentioned as a potential trade candidate, adding further intrigue to the looming deadline.
