The Toronto Blue Jays could reportedly be one of four teams in the running to acquire Tarik Skubal if the struggling Detroit Tigers decide to move the star Cy Young pitcher ahead of the trade deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Other teams include the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres.
The 29-year-old Skubal, who is playing on a one-year, $32 million contract and will be a free agent this winter, is currently sidelined after undergoing a non-invasive procedure on his left pitching elbow on May 6.
Skubal is rehabbing well, throwing his third bullpen session last week.
After making the playoffs last season with an 87-75 record, the Tigers have struggled in 2026. They currently sit last in the American League Central with a 20-32 record and have lost nine of their last 10, including seven in a row.
If the losing continues, Detroit could be a seller by the time the August 3 trade deadline rolls around.
Before going down with his injury, Skubal posted a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA and 45 strikeouts over seven starts and 43.1 innings pitched.
Skubal has won back-to-back Cy Young awards, including last year when he posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts over 31 games and 195.1 innings pitched.
The American has a 3.06 ERA over 144 career games since debuting with the Tigers in 2020.
