Tigers likely to retain ace Tarik Skubal as trade deadline approaches, while Giants explore outfield options
With the MLB trade deadline nearing, Detroit appears set to keep pitcher Tarik Skubal, whereas San Francisco may trade outfielder Heliot Ramos. Yankees target catcher Ryan Jeffers.
The Detroit Tigers are leaning toward retaining right-hander Tarik Skubal through the August 3 trade deadline, according to reports that rival executives see the team favoring a push for the postseason. Skubal, a back-to-back Cy Young winner, is slated for free agency after the season, and Detroit sits four and a half games out of a playoff spot while posting a 10-4 record in July and a 25-15 stretch since early June.
San Francisco may become a seller at the deadline, with outfielder Heliot Ramos reportedly on the trade market. The Giants' front office is said to have attracted interest from the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners, who attended a recent game to scout Ramos and other potential targets.
In New York, the Yankees are reportedly focused on acquiring a catcher, with 29-year-old Ryan Jeffers of the Minnesota Twins emerging as a realistic candidate. Jeffers, a pending free agent, could be moved for bullpen assistance, and the Yankees have the financial flexibility to sign him to a longer-term deal if a trade materializes.
"We are evaluating all options to improve our roster," a Yankees spokesperson said.
The trade deadline, less than two weeks away, continues to generate speculation across the league as teams assess their positions and potential moves.