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Tarik Skubal prepares for first start with Dodgers against Cubs

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Tarik Skubal prepares for first start with Dodgers against Cubs

Summary

Tarik Skubal is set to make his first start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs. Acquired from Detroit in a trade, Skubal aims to contribute to a team focused on winning championships. The Dodgers, currently dealing with injuries to several players including catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, have strengthened their rotation with the addition of Skubal. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in the integration of Skubal into the team as they pursue another title.

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By the Numbers

•Skubal was acquired from the Tigers in a blockbuster trade.
•The Dodgers are managing injuries to key players, including catchers.
•Skubal holds a 2.79 ERA with 116 strikeouts in 2026.
•Emmet Sheehan has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
•Roberts expects Skubal to fit well into the Dodgers' pitching rotation.

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5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal looking to fit in as he prepares for his first start with the Dodgers

What they're saying

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Tarik Skubal wants to be “a chameleon in a sense” with the Dodgers. Blending in normally is quite difficult for a player with two Cy Young Awards, but Los Angeles isn’t exactly a normal team.
— Yahoo Sports

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