Rays trade idea lands Tigers' Tarik Skubal for three top-10 prospects

Apr 18, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the teams in recent history that have shown a willingness to part with some high-caliber prospects to land an impact player who can provide a spark to the franchise.They previously tried trading for Shohei Ohtani back in 2023, and now in 2026, it would hardly be a surprise to see the Rays involved in the top players available. Mason Miller and Tarik Skubal are names to watch for the Rays.ESPN's Kiley McDaniel proposed a trade idea for the Rays that would land Detroit Tigers back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a costly, but worthwhile deal, that