Dodgers rank as MLB's top pitching rotation after Skubal trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are now considered to have the best starting pitching rotation in MLB, bolstered by the recent arrival of Tarik Skubal. With a combined total of 10 Cy Young and MVP awards among their pitchers, the Dodgers have posted a 3.60 ERA and limited opponents to a.216 batting average. The New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays also feature among the top rotations, each bringing strong performances in their recent campaigns. As the trade deadline approaches, teams are closely monitoring these rotations for playoff contention.
- •Dodgers led by Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani.
- •Dodgers have the lowest opponent batting average in MLB at.216.
- •Yankees hold a 3.30 cumulative ERA, best in the league.
- •Brewers feature Jacob Misiorowski, leading MLB with 190 strikeouts.
- •Rays add Freddy Peralta to their rotation amid injury concerns.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Best pitching rotations in MLB: Where Dodgers' group led by Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto ranks
"Here's the rundown on which MLB teams have the best starting pitching rooms with the latest Skubal trade.
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