MLB trade deadline heats up with Skubal speculation and a Yankees push for Mason Miller

[Tara_66]

With less than two weeks until the August 3 trade deadline, speculation is swirling over whether the Detroit Tigers will actually deal two time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. According to The Athletic, Detroit is at least considering a Skubal trade that could keep the club competitive both this year and beyond, rather than a pure salary dump, though the Tigers' recent hot streak has reportedly lowered the odds of a deal actually happening

Elsewhere, the New York Yankees are reportedly ready to pursue Padres closer Mason Miller if San Diego decides to make him available, according to the New York Post. Miller is under team control through 2029, meaning any trade for him would be an expensive long term investment rather than a rental, and the Padres would want a package reflecting that. Whether San Diego sells at all still depends heavily on where their record stands as the deadline approaches

Other names generating buzz include Giants second baseman Luis Arraez, who multiple outlets have flagged as one of the most likely players in baseball to be traded, and Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr, who is drawing interest from multiple teams despite only just returning from a lengthy injured list stint. With contenders like the Dodgers, Brewers, Cubs, Braves, Yankees, Rays and Phillies all reportedly weighing how aggressive to get, the next two weeks look set to produce a busy deadline

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[ShawnMichaels07]

Detroit's hot streak actually working against a Skubal trade is a funny bit of irony given how much speculation there has been

[WearyScholar]

Miller being under control through 2029 completely changes the trade calculus compared to a rental reliever

[Ivory Boar]

Arraez being the most obvious trade candidate in baseball makes sense given the roster crunch the Giants seem to be dealing with

[Merchant]

Robert Jr generating interest fresh off an injury stint is a real gamble for whichever team goes after him

[ForumPhantom55]

This many big market contenders all looking to add at once usually means the prices on rental players get pushed way up

[ReasoningCore95]

Would be a shock if Skubal actually gets moved at this point given how well Detroit has been playing lately

[Lantern76]

The Yankees going after another high leverage arm shows they are clearly not satisfied with the bullpen as currently built

[Kai68]

Two time Cy Young winners essentially never get traded during their prime years, this would be a truly rare move if it happens

[CMPunk88]

Feels like every contender on that list is going to end up bidding against each other for the same short list of arms

[Stu96]

Twelve days out and this many big names still in play means the next week of rumors should be pretty wild

[Drogba]

Interesting that San Diego's own record is basically deciding whether they buy or sell with a piece as good as Miller

[Sentry39]

Skubal staying in Detroit makes sense now. The Tigers are actually competitive, and trading a Cy Young-caliber arm mid-race would tank morale. But if they fall back by July 31? All bets are off. Teams like the Dodgers or Yankees would empty their farm systems for a lefty who can dominate October.

[Amelia82]

The Skubal speculation is wild. Two Cy Youngs and a team that's finally relevant? Only way he moves is if Detroit gets a haul like the Padres did for Soto. But why sell when you're buying? Tigers fans are dreaming of playoffs, not a rebuild. This feels like classic deadline FOMO.

[Dylan38]

A's fans are probably over this rebuild already. Trading Miller makes sense for them, but it's another 'trust the process' moment for the fanbase. How many prospects can one team stash before people revolt? At least the Yankees' offer would be juicy.

[CMPunk96]

Detroit's recent surge changes everything. Skubal's trade value is peaking, but moving him now would be PR suicide. Fans are finally engaged; the ballpark's buzzing. Trading their ace would be like selling your house right before the neighborhood blows up. Bad timing.