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With the trade deadline quickly approaching, Tarik Skubal may have thrown his final pitch for the Detroit Tigers.
Skubal got the start on Wednesday night when the Tigers finished a homestand against the Baltimore Orioles. As the trade deadline is set to pass before Skubal makes his next start, this might have been the last chance for Tigers fans to show their appreciation for his career in Detroit.
Skubal left the game after a strong 6.2 innings pitched, giving Detroit a chance to win for the final time. Here's a look at how Tigers fans thanked Skubal on Wednesday afternoon.
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Tigers crowd gives Tarik Skubal standing ovation
After what could have been Tarik Skubal's final start both as a Tiger and at home in Detroit, Tigers fans gave the two-time Cy Young winner a standing ovation. Skubal left the game leading 7-1, with two men on and two outs, allowing the fans to fully give him their appreciation.
Tarik Skubal receives a standing ovation as he exits the mound in Detroit! pic.twitter.com/y0wpP42BoX
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 29, 2026This comes after Skubal recorded his 1,000th career strikeout in the first inning, which prompted another standing ovation. So, Skubal got two standing ovations in one game from the Comerica Park fans.
Tarik Skubal has reached 1,000 career strikeouts and receives a standing ovation from Comerica Park! pic.twitter.com/MU8Zdq4lWh
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 29, 2026Skubal's next scheduled start is in the middle of next week, which would be after the trade deadline. So, his performance on Wednesday might be the last time Detroit fans could watch him pitch in a Tigers uniform.
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Will Tigers trade Tarik Skubal?
The Tigers have not yet decided whether or not they will trade Skubal ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Detroit is below .500 on the season, but the weak American League means the team is just a few games out of a playoff spot.
With Skubal set to hit free agency in the offseason, the Tigers must decide whether they want to get something back for the starting pitcher or let him walk for nothing. If the Tigers do decide to trade Skubal, they would likely want MLB-ready players back in return, complicating the situation even further.
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Tarik Skubal landing spots
Several teams are monitoring Skubal's status in Detroit to potentially make a move and acquire the ace. Among the teams who are reportedly interested are:
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Milwaukee Brewers
- New York Yankees
- Tampa Bay Rays
- Atlanta Braves
- Philadelphia Phillies
Skubal's status as a rental makes him a tough player to trade, as interested teams have to be OK with acquiring him for just a few months. Therefore, it makes sense that teams that feel strongly about their playoff chances would be more interested in exploring a possible trade.
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