Inside Skubal's last two days as a Tiger

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal spent his final days as a Detroit Tiger as a trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers approached inevitability. Per ESPN, the ace coped by maintaining routine and deliberately staying off his phone as the deadline pressure mounted. It offers a glimpse into how elite pitchers navigate the emotional toll of mid-season change.

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