Tigers Bullpen Collapses, Fueling Skubal Trade Speculation

The Detroit Tigers held a 7-0 lead over the Baltimore Orioles through six innings with Tarik Skubal on the mound, but the bullpen allowed the game to tie at 7-7. The collapse has reignited debate about whether Detroit's relief corps is capable of supporting a contending roster. A prominent baseball reporter argued the bullpen's failure makes it harder to justify keeping Skubal unless the Tigers make significant upgrades. This adds context to ongoing speculation about Skubal's long-term fit in Detroit.