Former MLB GM believes Tigers will make 'risky' Tarik Skubal trade decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Detroit Tigers have been the center of attention this winter in trade talks, with Tarik Skubal drawing interest from nearly every contending team in the league.

Skubal and the Tigers are reportedly far away on an extension, and he is set to hit free agency at the end of the 2026 season. MLB Network insider Jon Morosi gave the latest update on the Skubal trade saga, with a new team that could potentially emerge as a candidate to win the sweepstakes.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has emerged as one of the hottest trade targets in the offseason as the two-time Cy Young winner is heading into the final year of his contract.

The Guardians signed a one-year deal with reliever Colin Holderman. The Royals have agreed to a one-year deal with Lane Thomas. The White Sox won the draft lottery and will pick first in the 2026 draft. A look at the fate of Emmanuel Clase and what will come next for him and the Guardians. ($)

If the Detroit Tigers can't extend Tarik Skubal, then only two options remain before free agency: trade him or keep him. Here are five mock trades.

Following the signings of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz last week, the MLB offseason hot stove continues to bring new updates on Kyle Tucker, Tarik Skubal and Bo Bichette.