The Baltimore Orioles are still in trade discussions regarding Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
Skubal would give Baltimore another elite starting pitcher to pair with former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes in its rotation. The 27-year-old All-Star has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year, going 12-3 with 5.3 WAR and an MLB-leading 2.35 ERA in 21 starts.
While the Orioles are still in contact with the Tigers about Skubal as of Monday morning, it doesn't sound like they're making much progress based on the latest report from MLB insider Jon Morosi. Sources: The Tigers and Orioles are remaining in contact on a possible Tarik Skubal trade, but there’s no deal close at this hour.Per Morosi, both sides are "remaining in contact" about a potential Skubal trade, but "there's no deal close at this hour."
While it's disappointing that a deal isn't imminent, it's at least encouraging that both sides are still engaged in trade talks with each other. The door is open, and there's still time to negotiate.. Based on a report from former GM Jim Bowden on Sunday, the Orioles would prefer to trade veterans Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle rather than part ways with top prospects like Jackson Holliday or Coby Mayo.
Unfortunately, Mullins and Mountcastle aren't enough to get Skubal. If Baltimore really wants the coveted lefty, it will need to make DetroitTyler grew up in Massachusetts and is a huge Boston sports fan, especially the Red Sox. He went to Tufts University and played club baseball for the Jumbos. Since graduating, he has worked for MLB.com, The Game Day, FanDuel and Forbes. When he's not writing about baseball, he enjoys running, traveling, and playing fetch with his golden retriever.
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