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, 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.
- •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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