Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers in trade deadline deal
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 12:45 PMNBCSports.com — Dodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal - NBC Sports
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal
"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.
"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.
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External links- NBCSports.comAug 2, 2026, 12:45 PMDodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal - NBC Sports
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 SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:01 PMDodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal
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.
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