Dodgers nearing trade to acquire Tarik Skubal from Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to finalizing a trade to acquire Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. Reports indicate the deal includes right-hander Emmet Sheehan, Double-A outfielder Zyhir Hope, and Class-A right-hander Brady Smith. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, has a 2.79 ERA this season, adding depth to the Dodgers' already formidable rotation. The deal is not yet complete, and terms could change pending final negotiations. Both teams are expected to address any potential concerns related to Skubal's health history, following his recent elbow surgery.
- •Dodgers targeting Tarik Skubal in potential three-player trade.
- •Trade involves Emmet Sheehan, Zyhir Hope, and Brady Smith.
- •Skubal has 116 strikeouts with a 2.79 ERA this season.
- •Dodgers' rotation could include Skubal alongside top pitchers.
- •Tigers may lose Skubal to free agency after this season.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers close to acquiring Tarik Skubal in blockbuster three-player trade
"And this is the trade MLB was waiting for to start the rest of the dominoes.
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