Dodgers trade three prospects for Tarik Skubal ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Dodgers acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal just before the trade deadline, strengthening their pitching rotation for the remainder of the season. In exchange, Los Angeles sent Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith to their respective teams. Zyhir Hope, a consensus top-100 prospect, had an impressive July with a.372 batting average for Double-A Tulsa. Ryan, who switched from hitting to pitching, has had a solid year in Triple-A before being sidelined by injury. Smith, a third-round pick in 2023, made his pro debut in June 2025 after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- •Dodgers traded Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith for Skubal
- •Hope ranked as a top-100 prospect with impressive hitting stats
- •Ryan had a solid season in Triple-A before injury
- •Smith made his pro debut after recovering from surgery
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Announce Tarik Skubal Decision Following Blockbuster Trade
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Who the Dodgers gave up to get Tarik Skubal
"Over the last few weeks, the rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers and superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal grew very loud. Those rumors turned into reality late on Saturday night.Skubal was acquired by the Dodgers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander Brady Smith, and River Ryan. That trade package was expensive, but not nearly as […] The post Dodgers Announce Tarik Skubal Decision Following Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Dodgers made the big swing, getting two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, solidifying their rotation down the stretch and into October. That part is obvious, but let’s look at what the Dodgers gave up in sending Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith. Hope is the headliner here, […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:51 AMDodgers Announce Tarik Skubal Decision Following Blockbuster Trade
Over the last few weeks, the rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers and superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal grew very loud. Those rumors turned into reality late on Saturday night.Skubal was acquired by the Dodgers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander Brady Smith, and River Ryan. That trade package was expensive, but not nearly as […] The post Dodgers Announce Tarik Skubal Decision Following Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 2:41 PMWho the Dodgers gave up to get Tarik Skubal
The Dodgers made the big swing, getting two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, solidifying their rotation down the stretch and into October. That part is obvious, but let’s look at what the Dodgers gave up in sending Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith. Hope is the headliner here, […]
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