Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal as he approaches free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers executed a blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline. Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, will hit free agency after the season. There is speculation that his health will be a key factor in securing a lucrative contract, potentially the largest for a pitcher in MLB history. With concerns about a potential lockout, Skubal's agent, Scott Boras, may take time to evaluate offers despite Skubal's apparent preference for signing with the Dodgers.
- •Skubal is a back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner.
- •Concerns about a lockout could affect free agency decisions.
- •Dodgers may be Skubal's preferred destination.
- •Offers may be limited until a new collective bargaining agreement is reached.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — New Report Reveals Dodgers Tarik Skubal's Free Agency Plans
"The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline
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