Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers strengthened their roster by acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers just before the trade deadline. The Dodgers also added catchers Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia and acquired All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals. Skubal, who boasts a 2.79 ERA over 16 starts this season, is expected to make his Dodgers debut during their upcoming game against the Chicago Cubs. Analysts have praised the Dodgers' trade maneuvers as they aim for a third consecutive championship.
- •Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from the Tigers.
- •Bubic joins Dodgers from Kansas City Royals.
- •Skubal has a 2.79 ERA this season.
- •Dodgers aim for their third straight title.
- •Skubal expected to debut against Cubs Tuesday.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Dubbed Deadline Winners After Tarik Skubal Blockbuster
"The Athletic's Jim Bowden named the Los Angeles Dodgers as the winners of the trade deadline after adding Tarik Skubal.
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