# Skubal’s Future Hangs in Balance | Detroit News

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Podcast: [Detroit News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476185)
Published: 2026-07-12T23:18:08+00:00
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The Detroit Tigers are at a crossroads as they head into the second half of the season with a 44-52 record, but June showed promise with a climb in the AL Central and Wild Card races. The real story? Pitcher Tarik Skubal, who’s pushing the front office to be aggressive at the trade deadline — but he’s also reportedly telling close friends he wants to finish the 2026 season in Detroit. While fans would love that loyalty, the team’s future hinges on whether they can pull off a playoff run with a struggling roster. Trading Skubal for prospects might be the smarter move — especially since a new contract seems unlikely — but keeping him could be a bold gamble. The Tigers’ front office must weigh loyalty against rebuilding, and the safest path may be to trade him now and bring him back later, like they did with Jack Flaherty. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c6afa72cdc8ff499

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