Padres GM AJ Preller addresses Dodgers' dominance in MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller spoke to the media on August 4, sharing his thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers and their acquisition of star players. The Dodgers recently traded for Tarik Skubal, enhancing a lineup that has sparked criticism for its ability to dominate. Preller recognized the challenge the Dodgers pose but emphasized that it pushes other teams to improve. He noted the Padres' efforts to keep pace by acquiring players like Robbie Ray and Casey Mize during the trade deadline, though he acknowledged these moves do not match the Dodgers' recent acquisition of Skubal.
- •AJ Preller spoke on August 4 regarding the Dodgers' player acquisitions
- •Dodgers traded for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline
- •Preller emphasized the importance of other teams improving to compete
- •Padres added Robbie Ray and Casey Mize to their roster at the deadline
- •Preller suggested Dodgers' dominance raises the bar for all teams in MLB
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"There were already groans about the Los Angeles Dodgers’ sustained greatness and penchant for picking up available star players, both in free agency and via trade. Then the Dodgers traded...
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