{
  "id": 19109,
  "title": "MLB Insider Names Most Likely Destinations for Tigers' Tarik Skubal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/mlb-insider-names-most-likely-destinations-for-tigers-tarik-skubal",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-01T17:19:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/mlb-insider-names-most-likely-destinations-for-tigers-tarik-skubal-12274117"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to be traded before the August 3 deadline, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. With a 90% chance of being moved, Skubal's most likely destinations include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Tampa Bay Rays. Skubal's dominance this season, including his return from injury and a fastball clocked at 99.9 mph, has led to speculation about his future. If the Tigers hope to make a playoff run, they are likely to move Skubal for maximum value, making him an ideal candidate for a postseason ace. Los Angeles, with its history of acquiring star players, seems like a strong contender, followed by Milwaukee, where Skubal could join forces with Jacob Misiorowski. Tampa Bay has the resources but would need to commit to Skubal's high salary for a short period, while the Phillies and Braves are also potential landing spots. Skubal himself would likely aim for the highest salary in history, making it crucial for the team willing to make the move to have the financial means to accommodate his demands.",
  "summary": "Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has plenty of realistic suitors ahead of the trade deadline, according to one insider.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}