Analyst Flags 10 MLB Trade Candidates, Led by Tarik Skubal and Sandy Alcantara

8 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 26

Tarik Skubal tops an analyst’s list of 10 intriguing MLB trade candidates, with Detroit seen as a possible seller despite not wanting to move the left-hander.
Skubal’s case hinges on the Tigers sitting 10 games below .500, his post-elbow-surgery uncertainty and doubts about a long-term extension, though his upside could still drive a strong market.
Sandy Alcantara ranks next as Miami weighs whether to sell a former ace who missed 2024 after Tommy John surgery and now has only 1 year of team control beyond this season.
The list also highlights higher-profile but less certain names including Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers, CJ Abrams, Yordan Alvarez, Joe Ryan, Robbie Ray and Byron Buxton.
Rather than the most likely deals, the ranking focuses on players whose movement could most reshape contenders before the MLB trade market fully develops.

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