The Detroit Tigers have one of the most talented rosters in the American League.
That said, they have also been among the most injured teams in baseball.
Tarik Skubal has been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors this season.
Justin Verlander Comments On Skubal Trade Rumors
GettyPitchers Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal #29, right, who are both on the injured list, watch from the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on May 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
During the All-Star break, Tigers legend Justin Verlander was asked about the trade rumors in an interview with FOX.
Kevin Burkhardt: “Just before you got here we were talking about Skubal and obviously the rumors. Is he going to stay or go?… Do you feel the pressure to play better, especially to make sure he stays so you can have that added ammo for the run?”
Verlander: “What am I going to do about it? I haven’t been out there… Skubal has handled it extremely well. He’s very professional and he knows what’s at stake. It really gutted him to have to take that time off. But to see him back out there and pitching the way that he can obviously is a huge catalyst for us going forward… The thing for him is just show that you’re healthy, show that you can pitch the way that you can, and we can ride that horse… It’s not any added pressure… But we know what’s at stake.”
Looking At Skubal
GettyStarting pitcher Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches to Angel Martínez #1 of the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Progressive Field on June 13, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Skubal was picked in the 9th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
He has spent all seven seasons of his career with the Tigers.
Right now, the two-time Cy Young Award winner is 5-5 with a 3.09 ERA in 13 starts this year.
Tigers Right Now
GettyTarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on April 22, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The Tigers are currently the fourth-place team in the American League Central with a 44-52 record in 96 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games.
On Friday night, the Tigers will visit Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in California.
Detroit Tigers Star Justin Verlander Comments On Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors