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Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers ahead of trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers ahead of trade deadline

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers shortly after losing to the Boston Red Sox on August 2, 2026. The trade, seen as a significant move for the Dodgers, involved prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith heading to Detroit. With this acquisition, the Dodgers' rotation now includes six potential aces, suggesting a strong positioning for the postseason. Skubal expressed excitement about joining the Dodgers and their pursuit of a third consecutive championship. The deal has drawn mixed reactions, with commentators noting its potential historical significance in the trade market.

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•Dodgers lose to Red Sox before acquiring Skubal
•Trade includes prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, Brady Smith
•Dodgers now have six potential aces in rotation
•Skubal excited to chase three consecutive championships
•Reactions highlight potential historical significance of the deal

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Reactions to the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal from Tigers

What they're saying

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Just minutes after the Dodgers dropped their second game in a row against the Boston Red Sox, they struck gold with a blockbuster deal that will define this year’s trade deadline. In a move that was widely expected to come to fruition, the Dodgers got their big catch of the deadline as they struck gold […]
— Yahoo Sports

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