Tarik Skubal expresses mixed emotions after Dodgers trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:49 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Tarik Skubal spoke about his emotional reaction to being traded to the Dodgers during a press availability. While playing for the Tigers in an 8-6 win over the A's on July 29, Skubal learned of the trade, calling it a roller coaster of emotions. He reflected on his decade with the Tigers, expressing gratitude for the support he received while also feeling conflicted about leaving his teammates as he joins Los Angeles, a franchise aiming for a third consecutive championship. Skubal is looking forward to meeting his new teammates and contributing to a strong pitching staff.
- •Tarik Skubal was traded to the Dodgers from the Tigers.
- •He learned of the trade after a win over the A's.
- •Skubal expressed gratitude toward the Tigers organization.
- •He mentioned feeling conflicted about leaving his teammates.
- •Skubal is excited to join a team aiming for a third consecutive title.
- 6:49 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal details ‘roller coaster’ of emotions in first comments since Dodgers’ blockbuster trade
"For at least a little while Saturday night, Tarik Skubal said he was unaware of the news.
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