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Nick Swisher predicts Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit Tigers in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:57 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Nick Swisher predicts Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit Tigers in 2027

Summary

Nick Swisher, former Yankees All-Star, forecasts that pitcher Tarik Skubal will return to the Detroit Tigers after the 2026 season. Skubal, currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was traded to them mid-season and is on an expiring contract. Swisher suggests that due to Skubal's ties to Detroit and his impending free agency, a return to the Tigers could happen. The Dodgers are expected to be major contenders in the postseason, with Skubal contributing to their roster as they pursue another World Series title.

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Status Watch

•Swisher predicts Skubal will only play one season with the Dodgers.
•Skubal was traded from the Tigers to the Dodgers mid-season.
•He previously won the AL Cy Young Award and led the league in key pitching stats.
•The Dodgers are favorites for the postseason with a strong pitching lineup.
•Skubal has expressed affection for Detroit, where he spent his entire career prior.

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11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Yankees World Series Champ Makes Bold Tarik Skubal Prediction on Next Team

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Former New York Yankees All-Star Nick Swisher makes a bold prediction on Tarik Skubal's team for 2027 -- and it's not the Los Angeles Dodgers. The post Ex-Yankees World Series Champ Makes Bold Tarik Skubal Prediction on Next Team appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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