Padres' Casey Mize voted to have greater playoff impact than Dodgers' Skubal

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers both secured top starting pitchers from the Detroit Tigers before the trade deadline. Casey Mize of the Padres garnered eight votes in a poll for who could most influence the playoff race, edging out Tarik Skubal of the Dodgers, who received seven votes. Mize's presence is seen as critical for the Padres, who are currently outside the playoff picture, while the Dodgers are largely expected to clinch a postseason spot. The effectiveness of Mize could be pivotal for San Diego as they seek to close the gap in the standings.

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