Tarik Skubal expresses interest in returning to Tigers after Dodgers stint
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Tarik Skubal has indicated a desire to rejoin the Detroit Tigers as he nears free agency. Speaking on the Pardon My Take podcast, the left-handed pitcher, currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers, shared that he has an affinity for his former team. Skubal was traded to the Dodgers just ahead of the August 3 deadline, which could put them in a strong position to retain him. Projected to secure a lucrative deal worth over $400 million, his free agency will take place amid ongoing discussions between MLB and the Players Association regarding a new collective bargaining agreement.
- •Skubal suggests interest in reuniting with the Tigers this winter.
- •He was traded to the Dodgers before the August 3 deadline.
- •His free agency deal could exceed $400 million.
- •Negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement are ongoing.
- •Tigers president Scott Harris will decide on pursuing Skubal.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Admits He Wants Tigers Return Amid Dodgers Stint
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal expresses interest in Tigers reunion via free agency
- 2:56 PMDetroit Free Press — Tarik Skubal says he 'would love to return' to Detroit Tigers - Detroit Free Press
"Tarik Skubal is potentially just a rental for the Los Angeles Dodgers and he reminded fans of that fact this week. On the Pardon My Take podcast, the two-time Cy...
"Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal spoke about his trade away from the Tigers, though he is open to returning after the season amid his free agency.
"In an episode of the Pardon My Take podcast, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Tarik Skubal said he would be open to returning to the Detroit Tigers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 11:36 PMTarik Skubal Admits He Wants Tigers Return Amid Dodgers Stint
Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal spoke about his trade away from the Tigers, though he is open to returning after the season amid his free agency.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:15 PMDodgers’ Tarik Skubal expresses interest in Tigers reunion via free agency
Tarik Skubal is potentially just a rental for the Los Angeles Dodgers and he reminded fans of that fact this week. On the Pardon My Take podcast, the two-time Cy...
- Detroit Free PressAug 7, 2026, 2:56 PMTarik Skubal says he 'would love to return' to Detroit Tigers - Detroit Free Press
In an episode of the Pardon My Take podcast, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Tarik Skubal said he would be open to returning to the Detroit Tigers.
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