Rays Among Suitors for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal
Multiple reporters confirm Tampa Bay is in the mix for two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal as the deadline approaches.
The Rays are actively pursuing Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Cubs and Braves are also reported contenders for Skubal. Tampa Bay is viewed as unlikely to pursue Skubal in free agency due to cost constraints, making a deadline deal their best window. Skubal earned $32MM this season after a record arbitration award.
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