Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has issued a stark message to his struggling team. According to ESPN News, with Detroit falling further out of playoff contention and the trade deadline approaching, Skubal said the Tigers must play better baseball—or else. The implication is clear: if the team doesn't improve in the coming weeks, trades and roster changes are likely coming. It's an ultimatum that underscores how critical the next few weeks are for this Tigers team's future.

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