After a tremendous start from Tarik Skubal, the bullpen surrendered the lead and pushed Detroit to seven games below .500Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Tigers are now expected to trade Skubal before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal pitches. It seems likely that the Tigers would trade Skubal to a National League team. Hinch | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThe Skubal trade rumors dated back to the offseason following a contract dispute. Next, the Tigers must decide whether to have a full-on fire sale at the deadline or to only trade Skubal.