Summary
The New York Yankees are considering a trade to acquire pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal is a top pitcher who might become a free agent soon, which makes the Tigers consider trading him. The Yankees would need to trade some young players to get Skubal.
Key Facts
- The Yankees are interested in trading for Tarik Skubal, a pitcher from the Detroit Tigers.
- Skubal has been an All-Star twice and won the American League Cy Young Award last season.
- He might become a free agent after next season, leading the Tigers to think about trading him.
- The potential trade involves the Yankees giving up young players, including George Lombard Jr. and Cam Schlittler.
- Skubal is considered one of the best pitchers, and adding him could strengthen the Yankees' pitching rotation.
- George Lombard Jr. is the Yankees' top prospect and ranks No. 25 in baseball according to MLB Pipeline.
