Skubal takes mound as trade rumors swirl

Friction point: Skubal's future has the Tigers' front office in a pickle.

• He is widely expected to test free agency after the season. So the franchise can either trade him before the deadline and get a decent haul in return, or keep him and risk getting nothing.

State of play: The Tigers (49-54) were 4 games out of a wild-card playoff spot heading after Thursday's 4-3 win over the Royals.

Between the lines: Trading away one of the sport's best pitchers would anger the fan base and derail Detroit's playoff chase, even if it's in the team's best interest long term.

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