Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal among 40-plus deals at deadline
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Over 40 trades were executed as MLB teams approached the trade deadline, with the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The deal marked a significant move during a trading frenzy that also saw the Dodgers bolster their roster with additional acquisitions including starting pitcher Kris Bubic. Other teams, including the White Sox and Red Sox, made notable transactions to strengthen their rosters. The trade deadline activity underscores the increasing urgency teams feel in the playoff race.
- •Dodgers secured Tarik Skubal from Tigers in a blockbuster deal.
- •Kris Bubic also joined the Dodgers looking to recover from injuries.
- •A total of over 40 trades were completed on the deadline day.
- •Other teams including White Sox and Red Sox made significant moves.
- •The trade deadline saw an increase in urgency among MLB teams.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — MLB trade deadline 2026: Ranking the Top 50 deals that went down before the buzzer
"More than 40 trades were completed on deadline day alone. These are the ones that matter most.
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