Brewers unable to land Tarik Skubal from Tigers in trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on August 1. ESPN's Jeff Passan details the trade negotiations, noting that the Milwaukee Brewers submitted offers that included their No. 2 prospect Luis Peña but did not include key players like Jesús Made. The Tigers aimed to gain the best package before the trade deadline, ultimately choosing the Dodgers' offer, which featured several prospects fitting their needs. As teams assess their standings for playoff prospects, the Brewers will continue to face challenges in acquiring impactful players due to limited resources compared to larger market teams.

• 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Passan of ESPN digs into trade negotiations for Tarik Skubal