Scott Harris defends Tigers' trade of Tarik Skubal to Dodgers
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Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Scott Harris, president of baseball operations for the Detroit Tigers, rejected criticisms regarding the team's trade of pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a recent statement, he emphasized that the Tigers received multiple competitive offers, including one from the Dodgers involving Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith. Harris described the decision as difficult, indicating some division within the organization about moving a two-time Cy Young winner. He also dismissed claims that there was no bidding war, arguing instead that the team maximized its return by negotiating with multiple clubs. The trade has raised questions among fans about whether Detroit achieved a satisfactory deal given Skubal's stature and the team's playoff aspirations.
- •Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers for Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith.
- •Scott Harris claims the Tigers received multiple competitive offers.
- •Internal debate existed over moving Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner.
- •Harris criticized claims of a failed bidding war, calling them 'garbage'.
- •The decision was influenced by the team's playoff ambitions.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Scott Harris Opens Up About Failed Tarik Skubal Extension
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Scott Harris Fires Back at Claims Tigers Failed to Create Skubal Bidding War
"Scott Harris rejected claims that the Tigers failed to create a bidding war before trading Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers. The post Scott Harris Fires Back at Claims Tigers Failed to Create Skubal Bidding War appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
"Scott Harris revealed the Tigers approached Tarik Skubal once about an extension, but his camp made free agency intentions clear. The post Scott Harris Opens Up About Failed Tarik Skubal Extension appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:58 AMScott Harris Opens Up About Failed Tarik Skubal Extension
Scott Harris revealed the Tigers approached Tarik Skubal once about an extension, but his camp made free agency intentions clear. The post Scott Harris Opens Up About Failed Tarik Skubal Extension appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:15 AMScott Harris Fires Back at Claims Tigers Failed to Create Skubal Bidding War
Scott Harris rejected claims that the Tigers failed to create a bidding war before trading Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers. The post Scott Harris Fires Back at Claims Tigers Failed to Create Skubal Bidding War appeared first on Detroit Sports Nation.
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