Dodgers gain insight on potential Tarik Skubal trade ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers received favorable news regarding Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Analysts anticipate the Tigers may face challenges in maximizing Skubal's trade value due to his impending free agency. Historical trends indicate that trades involving one-year rental pitchers, particularly elite ones like Skubal, have not yielded substantial returns. Experts suggest that the Dodgers could make a competitive offer that wouldn't require a significant sacrifice from their prospects.
- •Dodgers evaluate trade possibilities for Tarik Skubal before the deadline.
- •Skubal is expected to become a free agent after the season.
- •History shows limited returns for one-year rental pitchers.
- •Analysts predict Dodgers might secure Skubal without sacrificing top prospects.
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers get exciting Tarik Skubal trade deadline claim from ex-MLB GM
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers get great trade news on Tarik Skubal months before trade deadline
"The Dodgers can't be counted out just yet in the Skubal sweepstakes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:24 PMDodgers get exciting Tarik Skubal trade deadline claim from ex-MLB GM
The Dodgers can't be counted out just yet in the Skubal sweepstakes.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:55 AMDodgers get great trade news on Tarik Skubal months before trade deadline
Positive news for the Dodgers.
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