Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers for three prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, sending three prospects to Detroit. Skubal's locker is already set up in the Dodgers clubhouse following the acquisition. Concerns have arisen among some observers regarding why other teams did not pursue the left-handed pitcher, particularly given the relatively low prospect cost. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman stated that they aren't breaking baseball but simply executing their plan better than other teams. The trade adds immediate depth to the Dodgers' pitching staff as they aim for the World Series title in 2026.
- •Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal for Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith.
- •Skubal has a salary of around $10 million for the season.
- •Friedman emphasized the team's commitment to winning the World Series in 2026.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Dodgers Aren’t Breaking Baseball, They Are Just Playing It Better
"The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in return for three prospects, a deal that nearly every other team could have made.
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