Dodgers explore trade for Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal as deadline approaches
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are actively pursuing a trade for Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the deadline. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that the team has discussed the possibility of acquiring Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner. The Dodgers face competition from teams like the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres for the highly sought-after pitcher, who has a $32 million contract. With injuries testing their roster, the Dodgers aim to strengthen their chances for a third consecutive World Series title. Roberts stressed the importance of preventing rival contenders from acquiring Skubal.
- •Dodgers have been linked to Tarik Skubal for some time.
- •Skubal is expected to be traded as Tigers enter rebuilding mode.
- •LA's pursuit comes amid injuries this season.
- •Dodgers manager expressed confidence in acquiring Skubal.
- •Competition for Skubal includes Yankees, Blue Jays, and Padres.
- 10:54 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers, Braves, Blue Jays get concerning Tarik Skubal update after Tigers' recent hot streak
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Expected to Be Major Player in Tarik Skubal Talks
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts says the Dodgers have the capital to trade for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal: 'They would go ballistic'
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts says Dodgers have the capital to trade for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal: 'They would go ballistic'
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives exciting update on Tigers' Tarik Skubal trade possibility
"Tarik Skubal is the most sought after trade deadline guy. However, with the Tigers starting to figure it out, that isn't good news for other teams.
"The Dodgers have been linked to Tarik Skubal for some time now. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts just gave his feelings on potentially trading for him.
"The Dodgers are the team most linked to ace Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, and as the Tigers slip, the chances of a deal rise.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:54 AMDodgers, Braves, Blue Jays get concerning Tarik Skubal update after Tigers' recent hot streak
Tarik Skubal is the most sought after trade deadline guy. However, with the Tigers starting to figure it out, that isn't good news for other teams.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:44 PMDodgers Expected to Be Major Player in Tarik Skubal Talks
The Dodgers are the team most linked to ace Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, and as the Tigers slip, the chances of a deal rise.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:15 AMDave Roberts says the Dodgers have the capital to trade for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal: 'They would go ballistic'
Many expect the Tigers to move Tarik Skubal before the deadline in August.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:15 AMDave Roberts says Dodgers have the capital to trade for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal: 'They would go ballistic'
Many expect the Tigers to move Tarik Skubal before the deadline on Aug. 3.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 5:53 PMDodgers manager Dave Roberts gives exciting update on Tigers' Tarik Skubal trade possibility
The Dodgers have been linked to Tarik Skubal for some time now. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts just gave his feelings on potentially trading for him.
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