Though the Detroit Tigers didn't want to be sellers at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, their poor performance in May and slipping placement in the AL Central standings forced the front office's hand.

President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris traded two backbones to Detroit's starting rotation: Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. The Skubal trade took center stage, with Skubal being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for three prospects: Zyhir Hope , River Ryan, and Brady Smith.

Hope immediately became the Tigers' top prospect, and Ryan made his franchise debut to close out the season, giving fans a glimpse of what he's capable of.…