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Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers in trade deadline deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:01 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers in trade deadline deal

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a significant trade ahead of the deadline. Skubal joins a high-profile roster that includes Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. He expressed excitement about joining the defending champions, contributing to their quest for a third consecutive championship. The Dodgers, currently leading the NL West, are bolstering their rotation, which already has a strong 3.36 ERA. In return, the Tigers receive three minor league prospects. Skubal is set to hit free agency after the season, facing a substantial potential contract following a record arbitration salary.

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•Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from the Tigers during trade deadline.
•Skubal joins a roster with top players like Shohei Ohtani.
•The deal includes three minor league prospects going to Detroit.
•Skubal is set for free agency after the World Series.
•The Dodgers are leading the NL West and aiming for a third straight championship.

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12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal

What they're saying

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Skubal is the latest star to join the high-priced roster for the Dodgers that already has big-name players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Mookie Betts.
— Yahoo Sports

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