Baseball America outlines hypothetical prospect packages for a Tarik Skubal trade
Baseball America presented six possible prospect combinations that Detroit could receive from the Dodgers, Brewers, Braves, Cubs, Rays and Yankees in a potential trade for pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Baseball America has sketched out six hypothetical trade scenarios in which the Detroit Tigers could acquire prospects in exchange for right-hander Tarik Skubal. The analysis notes that a market for Skubal is likely to be strong, with few sellers and a possibility of a bidding war among teams that typically add depth at the deadline.
For the Los Angeles Dodgers, the suggested package includes right-hander Christian Zazueta, outfielders Charles Davalan and James Tibbs III, and right-hander Patrick Copen. The outlet highlights Zazueta as a fast-rising pitcher and mentions alternative options such as Zach Root, Zyhir Hope, Mike Sirota or Eduardo Quintero if the Dodgers seek a lower-cost deal.
The Milwaukee Brewers proposal features shortstop Luis Peña, third-baseman Andrew Fischer, outfielder Josiah Ragsdale and shortstop Ricki Moneys. Peña is described as a top-20 prospect, while Fischer leads the minors in home runs and Ragsdale has shown power and speed at High-A and Double-A.
Atlanta’s offer lists left-hander Cam Caminiti, shortstop Tate Southisene, outfielder Conor Essenburg and right-hander Rolddy Munoz, noting that the Braves typically make lower-prospect-cost moves and have fewer MLB-ready assets.
Chicago’s package includes outfielder Josiah Hartshorn, catcher C Owen Ayers, infielder Juan Cabada and outfielder Kevin Alcantara, with Hartshorn positioned as the primary prospect to match other teams’ offers.
The Tampa Bay Rays scenario lists catcher Nathan Flewelling, third-baseman Cooper Flemming, first-baseman Taitn Gray, right-handers Jose Urbina and Alexander Alberto, and notes the Rays’ depth of prospects ranked in the 75-150 range.
Finally, the New York Yankees proposal features shortstop Dax Kilby, shortstop Anthony Volpe, left-hander Henry Lalane and outfielder Wilberson De Pena, but the analysis points out that the Yankees are unlikely to part with top shortstop George Lombard Jr., which would make a headline-level deal difficult.
The article cautions that past trade patterns do not guarantee any of these hypothetical packages will materialize and that the suggested returns exceed typical costs for a frontline starter in a rental situation.