Cubs indirectly assist Dodgers in acquiring Tarik Skubal from Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a significant trade ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. The Chicago Cubs played an unexpected role in facilitating this deal by trading Zyhir Hope, a key prospect in the Skubal transaction, to the Dodgers two years ago. This move has heightened the Cubs' challenges in pursuing a World Series title, as they now face a more formidable Dodgers lineup. Other teams, including the San Diego Padres, also contributed to the complexities of this trade scenario.
- •Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from Tigers.
- •Cubs traded Zyhir Hope, a key prospect in the Skubal deal.
- •Cubs' trade for Michael Busch led to this outcome.
- •Trade adds pressure to Cubs' quest for World Series.
- •San Diego Padres also played a role in the trade dynamics.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — How Cubs inadvertently helped Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal
"The Cubs played a big role in the Dodgers' blockbuster acquisition.
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