Trade rumors: Skubal, Peralta, Greene, Goodman, Angels, more

The Trade Deadline is fast approaching -- four days to go and counting.

Here's a look at some of the latest topics swirling in the rumor mill, including Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, Hunter Greene, Hunter Goodman and more.

Is Skubal definitely gone?

The Tigers' back-and-forth, will-they-won’t-they regarding Skubal may have finally come to an end. An unceremonious 10-9 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday, in which Skubal threw six-plus strong innings before Detroit blew a lead, may have been the final nail in the coffin.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, indeed, it’s a foregone conclusion that the Tigers will now trade Skubal. And after The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported this week that teams would begin calling for the lefty’s services, Passan added that this could come together quickly, with a trade happening by the morning of Monday’s deadline. Giving time to ensure there are no medical hiccups is one driving factor.

The Dodgers, now uncertain on Shohei Ohtani’s pitching status, join the Brewers, Rays and Cubs as primary suitors that have been mentioned for the two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. The Yankees, Braves and Phillies could also be in the race.

The market for Peralta

After the Mets acquired him in a headlining offseason trade, Peralta’s 2026 season has not gone to plan. He’s sporting a 4.99 ERA, by far his worst since becoming a full-time starter in 2021. There is also concern for his strikeout rate, which has plummeted by about 7% compared to his career average.

The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported, however, that teams interested in acquiring the impending free agent ahead of the deadline still see “the ingredients that made him successful” in the past. Sammon reported the Rays, White Sox and Cubs have checked in on Peralta, while the Padres and Diamondbacks scouted his last start.

Reds flamethrower on the block?

The Reds are six games back in the NL Wild Card race entering Thursday, and they appear headed for a sell-off, at least including players on expiring contracts like RHP Brady Singer, C Tyler Stephenson, 3B/DH Eugenio Suárez and LHP Brock Burke. Breakout outfielder JJ Bleday has also swirled in rumors, though he has years of control remaining.

But The Athletic’s Rosenthal noted Thursday that contending clubs -- always in search of controllable starting pitching -- have shown “significant interest” in 26-year-old righty Hunter Greene. Rosenthal said Cincinnati is not “particularly motivated” to deal Greene, but a return could be monumental.

Greene, who features a fastball in the upper 90s, is under control through 2028 with a club option for 2029.

A hefty ask for Goodman

The Rockies remain in a transitional stage, but their young bats have shown promise for the future. That includes catcher Hunter Goodman and his 31 home runs. Goodman has become one of the buzziest names on a catching market heavy in demand but low on supply.

Rosenthal reported three AL East teams -- the Rays, Red Sox and Yankees -- are among those to express interest in Goodman. But the Rockies are asking for a haul to ship off Goodman and his three years of remaining control. The price, at least for now, includes teams’ top overall prospects, like Boston’s Franklin Arias and Tampa Bay’s Theo Gillen.

A shift in Angels’ philosophy

The Angels began their deadline sell on Wednesday, sending reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe to the Rangers for Single-A shortstop Angel Arredondo. Los Angeles could go big, however, by entertaining deals for controllable talents like LHP Reid Detmers, RHP José Soriano or SS Zach Neto. Interim GM John Mozeliak at least hinted Wednesday that change is on the horizon for the club.

“As we enter this trading period, one of the things we are focused on is understanding change,” Mozeliak said. “Clearly, where the Angels are at right now, we need to do some things differently.”

And according to ESPN’s Alden González, the Angels are more open to listening on their bigger pieces than they have been in the past.

Other notes

– The Blue Jays, facing an uphill climb to re-enter the AL Wild Card race, have players on expiring contracts like George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber who could move at the Deadline. That money coming off the books, however, may also make the team open to certain “buying” scenarios that bring in future commitments, according to Rosenthal.

– Furthermore, the Blue Jays could be good trade partners with the Phillies, as MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi reported Thursday. Philadelphia has various needs like outfield and bullpen, where Toronto has available veterans: Springer, Varsho, Gausman or reliever Jeff Hoffman (a former Phillie himself).

– The Red Sox, with rumored interest in Neto, CJ Abrams, Goodman and many more, were listed as one of the likeliest teams to make a “decisive” move, according to Passan.

– In their search for pitching, the Cubs could get creative and deal from the big league roster. That includes utility players Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramírez or even catcher Carson Kelly, whom the Cubs have discussed with rival clubs, per Passan.

– The Twins declared themselves buyers in the up-for-grabs American League, seemingly taking big names like RHP Joe Ryan and C Ryan Jeffers off the market. But Passan reported that Jeffers may still be out there, if it can help Minnesota address another area of need, such as the bullpen.