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Tarik Skubal's Elite Metrics Hint at Trade Value
25 Jul
Summary
- Skubal shows elite post-surgery metrics, nearing his Cy Young form.
- His Stuff+ rating ranks first among qualified pitchers since June 13.
- Despite recent surgery, underlying numbers are strong for trade suitors.
Tarik Skubal is a key name at this year's trade deadline, with potential suitors closely evaluating his performance since elbow surgery on May 6. He has made seven starts since returning on June 13, and his next is scheduled for Friday. While the Tigers are performing well, Skubal's impending free agency fuels trade rumors.
By the trade deadline, Skubal will have approximately 50 innings pitched post-surgery. His recent starts have been vintage Skubal, showcasing a 10.7 K/BB ratio over 23 innings. His underlying metrics, including a 34.3% whiff rate and 23.4% hard-hit rate allowed, place him among the elite since June 13.
Furthermore, Skubal's Stuff+ rating, which assesses a pitcher's repertoire, stands at 119 since June 13, the highest among qualified pitchers. This metric is reliable after just 80 pitches, providing strong evidence of his current elite stuff. The data suggests that while slightly less dominant than his peak, Skubal's performance is more than enough to attract significant trade interest.
