Tigers' ugly record since Tarik Skubal injury shouldn't change trade deadline plans
The Detroit Tigers are experiencing a difficult stretch without ace pitcher Tarik Skubal, holding a record of 5-12 in their last 17 games. Despite this, analysts suggest that the team's performance should not influence their plans for the upcoming trade deadline. Skubal's absence is significant, but it is still early in the season to make drastic decisions regarding his future with the team.
- ▪The Tigers were tied for first place in the AL Central when Skubal was injured on May 4.
- ▪Skubal is expected to miss approximately three to four starts due to elbow surgery.
- ▪Analysts believe that unless the Tigers crash hard in the next 65 games, they are unlikely to trade Skubal.
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