Why Tigers are pitching Tarik Skubal today despite incessant trade rumors

The Detroit Tigers hold MLB's biggest trade chip in their hand.Tarik Skubal is the back-to-back Cy Young winner in the American League. He's on an expiring contract. And if he gets moved by the August 3 trade deadline, it'll be the biggest move of the summer.Will it happen? No one knows for sure.But in the meantime, Skubal is still pitching.He's starting on Wednesday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles in what could be his final start for the Tigers.If he truly is a trade chip, it's a start that doesn't come without risk. If Skubal were to get injured, it could change everything about Detroit's trade plans.Even with that in mind, Skubal is getting the ball.MORE: Squirrel steals the show during MLB gameWhy is Tarik Skubal pitching today if the Tigers are going to trade him?On the baseba