MLB analysts caution Yankees against letting Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline approaching, analysts urge the New York Yankees to act on Tarik Skubal, who has surfaced in trade talks. Skubal has a 2.79 ERA and a 7-5 record this season following elbow surgery. Experts assert that if he joins the Los Angeles Dodgers, it could hinder the Yankees’ World Series chances. The Yankees have needs in other areas but have an already strong pitching rotation. However, letting Skubal go to a rival may impede their postseason aspirations. The Yankees must weigh the decision to pursue Skubal against preserving their prospects, especially with several key players becoming free agents after this season.
- •Trade deadline set for 6 p.m. ET on Monday.
- •Skubal’s ERA stands at 2.79 this season after returning from injury.
- •Yankees have strong pitching but face uncertainties with free agency.
- •Dodgers reportedly lead the race for Skubal amid ongoing negotiations.
- •Yankees must balance immediate needs with long-term prospect considerations.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — "They're Making a Huge Mistake": MLB Analysts Warn Yankees Against Letting Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal
"Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees have a plethora of needs to fulfill before the trade deadline closes at 6 p. m.
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