Tarik Skubal to debut for Dodgers against Cubs on Tuesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Tarik Skubal is set to make his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 4 against the Chicago Cubs. Skubal, acquired in a major trade, expressed excitement about joining the Dodgers, who are aiming for a third consecutive World Series title. He previously spent eight years with the Detroit Tigers. The Dodgers also made several roster moves, including placing catcher Dalton Rushing on the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts highlighted the team's renewed strength following the trade deadline, with Skubal leading a reshaped pitching lineup.
- •Tarik Skubal joins Dodgers after leaving Tigers.
- •Skubal's debut is scheduled for Tuesday against the Cubs.
- •Catcher Dalton Rushing placed on injured list with an elbow strain.
- •Dodgers reacquired catchers Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia.
- •Emmet Sheehan optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City for a reset.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal set for Dodgers debut as post-deadline roster finalized
"The Dodgers spent the past 48 hours strengthening a team that was already the World Series favorite but now seems primed to win their third straight championship.
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