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Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers at trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers at trade deadline

Summary

On August 1, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, a move that was anticipated across the MLB. Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill expressed no surprise at the news, stating that the Dodgers often acquire top talent. The Brewers, currently leading the National League with a 69-41 record, had hoped to add Skubal to bolster their playoff chances against the Dodgers. Milwaukee faces a tight race for postseason positioning and has until August 3 to make further trades to strengthen their rotation amid injuries. Skubal joins a diverse Dodgers pitching staff combining former Cy Young winners and returnees from injury.

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Status Watch

•Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from Tigers on August 1
•Brewers lead NL standings at 69-41 before play on August 2
•Megill comments on Dodgers' consistent acquisition of top players
•Skubal enhances an already strong Dodgers pitching rotation
•Brewers have until August 3 to pursue additional trades

Latest Updates

2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers' Trevor Megill on Dodgers getting Tarik Skubal: 'I don't think anybody's surprised'

What they're saying

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Milwaukee is competing with the Dodgers for the top record in the National League and Skubal could have been the difference in that race.
— Yahoo Sportsby Ian Casselberry

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