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Tigers Likely To Trade Skubal Before Deadline

FOX Sports insider Ken Rosenthal reports Detroit Tigers are trending toward trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal before the August 3 trade deadline, as the team struggles with injuries and a poor record.

Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young winner, is currently on the injured list after undergoing elbow surgery on May 4. Since his departure, the Tigers have gone 4-20 and sit 22-37, tied for the worst record in the American League. The team's offense has scored just 64 runs during that span, the fewest in the majors.

The lefty, who is set to hit free agency this offseason, has a 2.70 ERA this season. Rosenthal notes teams are already lining up to acquire Skubal once he proves he's healthy, with the star pitcher expected to resume throwing Monday and face hitters. chickenroad.qpon