It's not going to go away. Unless the Detroit Tigers cough up an unfathomable sum of money to Tarik Skubal, the ace isn't going to sign an extension, meaning the trade rumors will continue to swirl.
In the midst of that, an important question is overlooked. Why on earth would the Tigers consider trading him now, when it will only make one of the best teams in MLB stronger? Let's be real, any team acquiring Skubal has eyes on the 2026 World Series title, which, after a long and arduous rebuild, is exactly what the Tigers are looking to achieve as well.