DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers are telling teams that they are rebuilding and are trying to move more players before Thursday's trade deadline, according to reports.
The Tigers have already traded Justin Upton to the Angels for prospects.Â
Jon Morosi reports the team is in full sell mode ahead of the midnight waiver trade deadline Thursday night, with Justin Verlander, Shane Greene and Alex Wilson all in play.
The MLB's waiver trade deadline is Thursday at midnight ET. Stay tuned.
READ:Â How much is Justin Verlander really worth?
Since the trade deadline passed, Verlander has done his best work of the season. He's 3-1 in August with 41 strikeouts in 36 innings. He's allowed just 23 hits, six walks and 10 runs over that span.
Source: #Tigers in active discussions on Justin Verlander trade possibility. They are making clear to teams that this is a rebuild. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 31, 2017
For #Tigers, sources say Justin Verlander, Shane Greene, Alex Wilson are all in play ahead of midnight ET deadline. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 31, 2017
#Astros have remained in contact with #Tigers on Justin Verlander over last 48 hours, source says. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 31, 2017