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Dodgers place Tarik Skubal on bereavement list as playoffs approach

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:51 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Dodgers place Tarik Skubal on bereavement list as playoffs approach

Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal has been placed on the bereavement list due to personal reasons. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Skubal will be away from the team for a couple of days. The Dodgers have made corresponding roster moves, optioning Seth Halvorsen and recalling Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Hurt. As the playoffs draw near, this absence comes at a crucial time for the team.

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Status Watch

•Tarik Skubal moves to bereavement list for personal reasons
•Dodgers option Seth Halvorsen
•Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Hurt recalled
•Skubal will be away for a couple of days
•Dodgers in playoff seeding battle

Latest Updates

6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal leaves Dodgers temporarily for personal reasons 1 day after start against Giants
6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Move Ace to Bereavement List Amid Playoff Seeding Battle

What they're saying

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Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal moved to the bereavement list on Sunday, and will be there for a "couple of days," per Dave Roberts.
— Yahoo Sports