Braves miss out on Tarik Skubal as Dodgers finalize trade
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Atlanta Braves were targeting Tarik Skubal to address their starting pitching needs ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Reports indicate that Skubal is set to be traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving the Braves without one of their top targets. The trade is expected to have significant ramifications throughout Major League Baseball. Additionally, the Braves recently acquired Lane Thomas but will need to intensify their efforts to remain competitive against the Dodgers. The deadline is fast approaching, and the Braves may explore other pitching options.
- •Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Detroit Tigers.
- •The Braves have already traded for Lane Thomas but need more pitching help.
- •This trade could affect the Braves' competitive standing in the league.
- •The MLB trade deadline is approaching quickly.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Receive Devastating News on Trade Target Tarik Skubal
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves Receive Bad News on Top Trade Target Tarik Skubal
"The Atlanta Braves have a need for starting pitching ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Tarik Skubal was considered one of their top trade targets. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is not only bad news for the Braves, but also for the rest of Major […] The post Atlanta Braves Receive Devastating News on Trade Target Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Atlanta Braves have a need for starting pitching ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Tarik Skubal was considered one of their top trade targets. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is not only bad news for the Braves, but also for the rest of Major […] The post Atlanta Braves Receive Bad News on Top Trade Target Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:38 AMAtlanta Braves Receive Devastating News on Trade Target Tarik Skubal
The Atlanta Braves have a need for starting pitching ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Tarik Skubal was considered one of their top trade targets. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is not only bad news for the Braves, but also for the rest of Major […] The post Atlanta Braves Receive Devastating News on Trade Target Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:38 AMAtlanta Braves Receive Bad News on Top Trade Target Tarik Skubal
The Atlanta Braves have a need for starting pitching ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Tarik Skubal was considered one of their top trade targets. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Tarik Skubal is headed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is not only bad news for the Braves, but also for the rest of Major […] The post Atlanta Braves Receive Bad News on Top Trade Target Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
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