The MLB All-Star Game is just around the corner next week, and then all the focus will be on the August 3 Trade Deadline. One of the top names who is expected to be on the market is Detroit Tigers starting pitcher and back-to-back reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. With Skubal on an expiring contract and the Tigers 10 games under .500 with the third-worst record in the American League, he will almost certainly be on the move by the deadline. These are the top landing spots for Skubal at the MLB Trade Deadline.
Tarik Skubal Top Landing SpotsAtlanta Braves
The Braves are the best fit for both parties and have been the team most heavily linked to Skubal. Atlanta has been one of the best teams in baseball this year, but has been struggling over the past month. A big reason for their struggles is their banged-up pitching staff. This move would give the Braves the ammunition they need to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League and give Skubal a shot to potentially pitch in the World Series. This should also keep him active and motivated for fantasy owners.
However, the issue is that this isn't the kind of move the Braves generally make. They buy bargain-bin players at the deadline to fill holes and hope they play at their highest possible level. It would make sense for them to make a big move, but we aren't sure we are confident that they will pull the trigger.
