Detroit ace Tarik Skubal has gone from under-the-radar lefty to one of the biggest stories in baseball. He has been putting up a Cy Young-worthy campaign in 2025, and with the trade deadline looming,

Through 20 starts, he’s compiled a stellar 10–3 record with a 2.19 ERA, an elite 0.81 WHIP, and 164 strikeouts—tied for second in the majors this season. His dominance has carried the Tigers to the top of the AL Central, earning him a starting nod in the All-Star Game and early-season Cy Young buzz.

One bold suggestion came from former center fielder Cameron Maybin, who thinks Tigers starter Tarik Skubal could end up with the Yankees. Maybin made the argument in a series of posts on his X account.

Tarik Skubal has become one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB. He is set to earn a ton of money when he becomes a free agent, and Buster Olney thinks

Has Dodgers catcher Will Smith already started recruiting Tigers ace Tarik Skubal? He said the Dodgers want "all the best names."