Dodgers pursue Tarik Skubal as Angels plan to trade prospects
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:42 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
As the MLB trade deadline approaches on August 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers are aggressively pursuing pitcher Tarik Skubal, aiming for a third straight World Series title. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Angels are signaling a rebuild, open to trading players including Jo Adell and Reid Detmers. The Angels have a goal to end their 11-year stretch without a winning record, while the Dodgers look to enhance their rotation, particularly in light of Shohei Ohtani's ongoing injury. The Dodgers have a strong history of trades at the deadline, while the Angels have been less active in past years.
- •Dodgers want Tarik Skubal as Ohtani recovers from knee injury.
- •Angels open to trading multiple players, seeking future prospects.
- •Angels have not had a playoff victory in 16 years.
- •Dodgers have made 92 trades in July since 2000, second-most in MLB.
- •Skubal's trade could involve major league talent from the Dodgers.
- 10:42 AMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline in La La Land: Dodgers chase Skubal, Angels to sell again
"Dodgers chase third straight World Series while Angels continue to drift aimlessly.
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