Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their roster by acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. This move, seen as a significant addition, has drawn praise from ESPN, which labeled the Dodgers as the top winners of the trade deadline. Skubal, considered one of the best pitchers over the last three seasons, joined the Dodgers along with Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals. The Dodgers maintained a strong farm system while making these acquisitions, positioning themselves favorably for the remainder of the season.
- •Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Tigers and Kris Bubic from the Royals.
- •ESPN hailed Dodgers as the big winners of the trade deadline.
- •Skubal has been one of the best pitchers in MLB over the last three seasons.
- •Dodgers retained a strong farm system despite key trades.
- •Other teams made significant moves, but none matched the Dodgers' acquisition.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers addition of Tarik Skubal earns expected lofty praise from ESPN
"This one move made the Dodgers the deadline's top team.
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